XXXIII + 

But turning morning into night, + 

Tired by the ball’s incessant noise, + 

The votary of vain delight + 

Sleep in the shadowy couch enjoys, + 

Late in the afternoon to rise, + 

When the same life before him lies + 

Till morn⁠—life uniform but gay, + 

To-morrow just like yesterday. + 

But was our friend Eugene content, + 

Free, in the blossom of his spring, + 

Amidst successes flattering + 

And pleasure’s daily blandishment, + 

Or vainly ’mid luxurious fare + 

Was he in health and void of care?⁠— + 