But one she had, and now it must be heard.

“Yes, it must be! and he shall understand

What powers, that are not of the world, command;

So shall he cease, and I in peace shall live—”

Sighing she spoke—“that widowhood can give!”

Then to her lover turn’d, and gravely said,

“Let due attention to my words be paid: 400

Meet me to-morrow, and resolve t’ obey;”

Then named the hour and place, and went her way.

Before that hour, or moved by spirit vain