25. SILENCE The sonnet, "Silence," was originally published in Burton's 'Gentleman's Magazine' for April, 1840. * * * * * 26. DREAMLAND The first known publication of "Dreamland" was in 'Graham's Magazine' for June, 1844. * * * * * 37. TO ZANTE The "Sonnet to Zante" is not discoverable earlier than January, 1837, when it appeared in the 'Southern Literary Messenger'. * * * * * 28. HYMN The initial version of the "Catholic Hymn" was contained in the story of "Morella," and published in the 'Southern Literary Messenger' for April, 1885. The lines as they now stand, and with their present title, were first published in the 'Broadway Journal for August', 1845. * * * * * SCENES FROM "POLITIAN." AN UNPUBLISHED DRAMA. I. ROME.--A Hall in a Palace. ALESSANDRA and CASTIGLIONE _Alessandra_. Thou art sad, Castiglione. _Castiglione_. Sad!--not I. Oh, I'm the happiest, happiest man in Rome! A few days more, thou knowest, my Alessandra, Will make thee mine. Oh, I am very happy! _Aless_. Methinks thou hast a singular way of showing Thy happiness--what ails thee, cousin of mine? Why didst thou sigh so deeply? _Cas_. Did I sigh? I was not conscious of it. It is a fashion, A silly--a most silly fashion I have When I am _very_ happy. Did I sigh? (_sighing._) _Aless_. Thou didst. Thou art not well. Thou hast indulged Too much of late, and I am vexed to see it. Late hours and wine, Castiglione,--these Will ruin thee! thou art already altered-- Thy looks are haggard--nothing so wears away The constitution as late hours and wine. _Cas. (musing_ ). Nothing, fair cousin, nothing-- Not even deep sorrow-- Wears it away like evil hours and wine. I will amend. _Aless_. Do it! I would have thee drop Thy riotous company, too--fellows low born Ill suit the like of old Di Broglio's heir And Alessandra's husband. _Cas_. I will drop them. _Aless_. Thou wilt--thou must. Attend thou also more To thy dress and equipage--they are over plain For thy lofty rank and fashion--much depends Upon appearances. _Cas_. I'll see to it. _Aless_. Then see to it!--pay more attention, sir, To a becoming carriage--much thou wantest In dignity. _Cas_. Much, much, oh, much I want In proper dignity. _Aless. (haughtily_). Thou mockest me, sir!