Oh I am happy,—happy let me be!
“Want I a kindred mind, my Julian? Shame
Be to the Man who gave th’ Apostate’s Name
To one whose Virtues all who know must Prize,
And who from Truth will ne’er apostatize!
Guide of my Life, Companion of my Youth,
Thy modest Manners and thy love of Truth
Cheer, aid and sooth me in my earthly race; 180
And Want of Joy would [thus] be Want of Grace.”—
“All, all are thine,” the gentle Lady cried;