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.