That Mirth arises from the Soul’s Content,
And all is Gay, for all is innocent.
But oh, my Brother! I had Cause to fear }
That all within that Heart did not appear; }
Frank as he ever seemed, he was not now sincere. }
His Sleep was troubled; in the solemn Night
He woke in Terror and demanded Light.
He then some Guilt with fearful Haste Avow’d,
And bade his Silent Wife not speak so loud.
Yet was he cautious, and his Words were weighed 170}