He shows her objects as they move along,

And gently rules the movements that are wrong: 540

He tells her all the skilful driver’s art,

And smiles to see how well she acts her part;

Nor praise denies to courage or to skill,

In using power that he resumes at will.

TALES OF THE HALL.

BOOK XVIII.
ELLEN.

A Morning Ride—A Purchase of the Squire—The Way to it described—The former Proprietor—Richard’s Return—Inquiries respecting a Lady whom he had seen—Her History related—Her Attachment to a Tutor—They are parted—Impediments removed—How removed in vain—Fate of the Lover—Of Ellen.

TALES OF THE HALL.