That sprang to fix the crown upon his brow,

And her own neck beneath his feet to fling.

Heavily both have answered for their sin:

Nor did the Emperor heavier fall undo,

Than France, that backed him still while he could win,

Nor turned against him till the luck turned too.[13]

But now 'tis England, and not France that stands

Silent beside an Exile's dying bed,

Mindful of kindness received by his hands,

Sorrowing with those that sorrow for their dead.