If they to life restore him gold will their purses fill.
The youngest two declared that the malady was slight;
But when the elder entered he saw with clearer light.
To the dying man he said, "You've but three hours to live,
To solemn thoughts and duties that short time you should
give.
"One will serve to make your will, and purge your burdened
soul,
One is for the sacrament, the church's sacred dole;
The third and last shall serve you, while tolls the passing bell