Maria Edgeworth

The Modern Griselda Maria Edgeworth

"Blest as th' immortal gods is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, Who sees, and hears thee all the while, Softly speak and sweetly smile."Is not this ode set to music, my dear Griselda? said the happy bridegroom to his bride. Yes, surely, my dear; did you never hear it?Never, and I am glad of it, for I shall have the pleasure of hearing it for the first time, from you, my love-Will you be so kind as to play it for me?Most willingly, said Griselda, with an enchanting smile; but I am afraid that I shall not be able to do it justice, added she, as she sat down to her harp and threw her white arm across th