The mountain was in labour, and Jove was afraid, but it brought
forth a mouse.

The mountain was in labour, and Jove was afraid, but it brought
forth a mouse.

'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view,
And robes the mountain in its azure hue.

'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view,
And robes the mountain in its azure hue.

I would have you call to mind the strength of the ancient giants,
that undertook to lay the high read more

I would have you call to mind the strength of the ancient giants,
that undertook to lay the high mountain Pelion on the top of
Ossa, and set among those the shady Olympus.

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good read more

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings

In the mountains, the shortest way is from peak to peak: but for that you must have long legs

In the mountains, the shortest way is from peak to peak: but for that you must have long legs

To pile Pelion upon Olympus.
[Lat., Pelion imposuisse Olympo.]

To pile Pelion upon Olympus.
[Lat., Pelion imposuisse Olympo.]

Mountains interposed
Make enemies of nations, who had else
Like kindred drops been mingled into one.

Mountains interposed
Make enemies of nations, who had else
Like kindred drops been mingled into one.

Over the hills, and over the main,
To Flanders, Portugal, or Spain;
The Queen commands, and we'll read more

Over the hills, and over the main,
To Flanders, Portugal, or Spain;
The Queen commands, and we'll obey,
Over the hills and far away.

Over the hills and far away.

Over the hills and far away.