Spoke to his Brother—earnestly he spoke,
As one who to his friend his heart reveals.
And all the hazard with the comfort feels.
“Soon as I loved thee, Richard—and I loved
Before my reason had the will approved,
Who yet right early had her sanction lent, 360
And with affection in her verdict went—
So soon I felt, that thus a friend to gain,
And then to lose, is but to purchase pain.
Daily the pleasure grew, then sad the day