Among the foreign helmets I may view

His crest; though changed the fashion of his arms,

Although a strange device adorn his shield,

Although his face be changed, even then my heart

Will recognise my lover from afar.

And when a heavy duty him compels

To shed the blood of all and to destroy,

And all shall curse him, one heart yet alone

Shall dare afar to bless him.” Here I chose

My habitation and my grave apart,