Never in fact was he more prolific than in the two years which followed the publication of Franconnette.

Poetry seemed to flow from him like a fountain, and it came in various forms.

His poems have no rules and little rhythm, except those which the genius of the poet chooses to give them; but there is always the most beautiful poetry, perfectly evident by its divine light and its inspired accents." Jasmin, however, did not compose with the rapidity described by his reviewer.

He could not throw off a poem at one or many sittings; though he could write an impromptu with ready facility.

When he had an elaborate work in hand, such as The Blind Girl of Castel-Cuille, Franconnette, or Martha the Innocent, he meditated long over it, and elaborated it with conscientious care.