“Forgive me, Brother—these my words and more
Our friendly Rector to Matilda bore;
At large, at length, were all my views explain’d,
And to my joy my wishes I obtain’d.
“Dwell in that house, and we shall still be near,
Absence and parting I no more shall fear; 450
Dwell in thy home, and at thy will exclude
All who shall dare upon thee to intrude.
“Again thy pardon—’twas not my design
To give surprise; a better view was mine;