’Mong his heirs, who greatly embittered the strife
By coarsely defaming his beautiful wife;
He gave, and bequeathed (calling each one by name),
In trust—nevertheless, for the use of the same,
Nearly all of his wealth, and princely estate.
How much was reserved, it is needless to state.
Unselfish act! Such acts are never seen
Performed by men controll’d by hate, or spleen,
Which, like the adder’s venom—viper’s breath—
Are but the obnoxious messengers of death.