One stormy night, never to burn again.

For miles and miles,[377] which way you went, the fame

Of Lysle would greet your ear; his courtesies,

His open house and hospitalities,

Were themes discussed no less than were his quick

Resentment of a fancied slight, his fierce,

Hot temper, when aroused, or swiftness to

Avenge a wrong. But those who knew his child,

Who saw her pure, white brow, her gold brown hair,

And read the truth within her hazel eyes,