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,