Of course, all the mermaids in good society were welcome, but young Mermen were allowed to call only once a month, during the week when the moon was full.
"Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks"
William Elliot Griffis
Another has Mermen at the top, a shield within a wreath supported by eagles at the foot, and floral ornaments and armour at the sides.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
The Mermen reached out their blue arms to him, and sang; on the top of the waves they sang, striving to make him forget the silence of the land below.
"Moonshine & Clover"
Laurence Housman