Her husband, once a heathen, she subdued,
And with religious fear his mind imbued;
Though his conviction came too late to save
An erring creature from an early grave. 610
Since that event, the cheerful widow grew }
In size and substance—her the brethren knew— }
And many friends were hers, and lovers not a few; }
But either love no more could warm her heart,
Or no man came who could the warmth impart.
William drew near, and saw the comely look