To seek this Angel-Dæmon, Friend and Foe.”

The gentle Mourner for a while appeared

Absorbed in thought; her Brother’s Words she feared,

His Love she owned; she thanked him from her Soul,

But begged he would these angry thoughts controul. 100

“You must not meet,” she said, with deep-drawn Sigh

And flowing Tears—“you must not, nor must I.”

There was a Pause; but Richard could not hide

The rising Anger or the wounded Pride.

“Ask me not, Sister, while Your Wrong is mine,