The giant evils he had fought the same,

And that the world he loved scarce knew his name.

“Has all my work been wrong? I meant so well!

I loved so much!” he cried. “How could I tell?”

And answered Nature, merciful and stern,

“I teach by killing; let the others learn.”

III.

A maid was asked in marriage. Wise as fair,

She gave her answer with deep thought and prayer,

Expecting, in the holy name of wife,