[319] ["We need scarcely remind our readers that there are points in these spirited lines, with which our opinions do not accord; and, indeed, the author himself has told us that he rather adapted them to what he considered the speaker's feelings than his own."—Examiner, July 30, 1815.]
[no] The brightest and blackest are due to my fame.—[MS.]
[np] But thy destiny wills——.—[MS.]
[nq] {428}
Oh for the thousands of Those who have perished
By elements blasted, unvanquished by man—
Then the hope which till now I have fearlessly cherished,
Had waved o'er thine eagles in Victory's van.—[MS.]
[320] ["All wept, but particularly Savary, and a Polish officer who had been exalted from the ranks by Buonaparte. He clung to his master's knees; wrote a letter to Lord Keith, entreating permission to accompany him, even in the most menial capacity, which could not be admitted."—Private Letter from Brussels.]
[nr] {429} ——that mute adieu.—[MS.]
[ns] Dear as they have seemed to me.—[MS.]
[nt] In the faith I pledged to thee.—[MS.]