She will not look upon the face of one

Whom she has blighted, ruined, and undone.

He feels the shame; his heart with grief is rent;

Hers is the guilt, and his the punishment.

The cruel spoiler to his need would lend

Unsought relief—his need will soon have end.

Let a few wint’ry months in sorrow pass,

And on his corse shall grow the vernal grass.

Neighbours, indignant, of his griefs partake,

And hate the villain for the victim’s sake; 30