Memorials Of A Tour On The Continent, 1820 - XX. - The Town Of Schwytz

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, 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!