the song of death
tune—“oran an aoig.”
scene—a field of battle. time of the day—evening. the wounded
and dying of the victorious army are supposed to join in the
following song.
farewell, thou fair day, thou green earth, and ye skies,
now gay with the broad setting sun;
farewell, loves and friendships, ye dear tender ties,
our race of existence is run!
thou grim king of terrors; thou life's gloomy foe!
go, frighten the coward and slave;