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—