MEMORIALS OF A TOUR ON THE CONTINENT, 1820
XX. THE TOWN OF SCHWYTZ
MEMORIALS OF A TOUR ON THE CONTINENT, 1820
BY antique Fancy trimmed–though lowly, bred To dignity–in thee, O SCHWYTZ! are seen The genuine features of the golden mean; Equality by Prudence governed, Or jealous Nature ruling in her stead; And, therefore, art thou blest with peace, serene As that of the sweet fields and meadows green In unambitious compass round thee spread. Majestic BERNE, high on her guardian steep, Holding a central station of command, 10 Might well be styled this noble body’s HEAD; Thou, lodged ‘mid mountainous entrenchments deep, Its HEART; and ever may the heroic Land Thy name, O SCHWYTZ, in happy freedom keep!