However, I forgive him, and I trust

He will forgive himself;—if not, I must.

XII.

Old enemies who have become new friends

Should so continue—'t is a point of honour;

And I know nothing which could make amends

For a return to Hatred: I would shun her

Like garlic, howsoever she extends

Her hundred arms and legs, and fain outrun her.

Old flames, new wives, become our bitterest foes—