On those occasions Henry often tried

For the sad truth—and then his heart denied

The utterance due: thus daily he became

The prey of weakness, vanity, and shame.

But soon a day, that was their doubts to close,

On the fond maid and thoughtless youth arose.

Within the park, beside the bounding brook,

The social pair their usual ramble took; 510

And there the steward found them; they could trace

News in his look, and gladness in his face.