M. Grevy Burlesqued.

Evening Star, Issue 7431, 28 January 1888, Page 2 (Supplement)

M. Grevy Burlesqued.

The Paris ‘ Figaro ’ published recently, in the form of some verges, M. Gruvy'a latest laments and adieus, picturing him as filled with sorrow. To attempt a full rythmical translation would, however, bo impossible ; we therefore ouly subjoin the gist of the poem. It begins with M. Grevys remark that, having called in Marct and Ribot as the last two advisors, they have both told him to go. He continues; — My foes have remarked “Let the father-in-law B°> . „ Aud his stepson too, let him away ! Well, away I will go, since I’ve ceased them to please— But to-morrow—l can’t go to-day. To-morrow I’ll go, though that gives me pain; Yet perhaps still longer I’ll stay ; The day after to-morrow—perchance tho next wcclc— Or the next—l can’t go to-day. I can’t really go till I’ve packed up my bag In an orderly way and with care, And until all all my clothes arc como home from the wash, And till they have had time to air. Every day that I gain in this excellent way Will add to the sum in my purse ; For I cannot forget that the State has to pay All the cash that I daily disburse. Three thousand two hundred aud twenty good francs Every day that I still linger here. Oh, how can I go—l’ll wait till I must— The money my spirits will cheer, Adidi, sad regrets, emotions of grief, Despair fills my bosom with woo; I shall now have to live on my interest and rents, And pay my own way as I go.