THRACIAN parents, at his birth, Mourn their babe with many a tear, But with undissembled mirth Place him breathless on his bier. Greece and Rome with equal scorn, "O the savages!" exclaim; "Whether they rejoice or mourn, "Well entitled to the name!" But the cause of this concern And this pleasure would they trace, Even they might somewhat learn From the savages of Thrace. |