And his vex’d mind was wandering on his way.
They spake by fits—but neither had concern 180
In the replies—they nothing wish’d to learn,
Nor to relate; each sat as one who tries
To baffle sadnesses and sympathies.
Each of his Brother took a steady view—
As actor he, and as observer too.
Richard, whose heart was ever free and frank,
Had now a trial, and before it sank:
He thought his Brother—parting now so near—