FREEDOM AND THE WORLD.

{Inscription under a Statue of the Virgin and Child, at Guernsey.—The poet sees in the emblem a modern Atlas, i.e., Freedom supporting the World.} ("Le peuple est petit.")

Weak is the People—but will grow beyond all other— Within thy holy arms, thou fruitful victor-mother! O Liberty, whose conquering flag is never furled— Thou bearest Him in whom is centred all the World.