[COMMENDATORY VERSES, ETC.]
[TO J. S. KNOWLES, ESQ.
ON HIS TRAGEDY OF VIRGINIUS.]
Twelve years ago I knew thee, Knowles, and then
Esteemed you a perfect specimen
Of those fine spirits warm-soul'd Ireland sends,
To teach us colder English how a friend's
Quick pulse should beat. I knew you brave, and plain,
Strong-sensed, rough-witted, above fear or gain;