LXVII.

But love outstrips my tale.

Erelong, from shores where surged that surf of song,

Like gems the ocean casts upon its coast,

About me lay a growing store of wealth.

And then, with broaden’d means, led on to push

Toward broaden’d purposes, I spoke and wrote;

And found, anon, while aiding here and there

Where aid was rare, wide opening to my view,

A worthiest mission in this new reform