He did not at first realize the perfect comprehension of the idiom, but he eventually succeeded by patient perseverance, When we read his poems, we are enabled to follow, step by step, his lexicological progress.
At first, he clung to the measures most approved in French poetry, especially to Alexandrines and Iambic tetrameters, and to their irregular association in a sort of ballad metre, which in England has been best handled by Robert Browning in his fine ballad of 'Harve; Riel.' Jasmin's first rhymes were written upon curl papers, and then used on the heads of his lady customers.

When the spirit of original poetry within him awoke, his style changed.

Genius brought sweet music from his heart and mind.

Imagination spiritualised his nature, lifted his soul above the cares of ordinary life, and awakened the consciousness of his affinity with what is pure and noble.

Jasmin sang as a bird sings; at first in weak notes, then in louder, until at length his voice filled the skies.