Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made

by James Dabney McCabe

What dost thou mean? my child! my child!

Elsie.

That for our dear Prince Henry's sake

I will myself the offering make,

And give my life to purchase his.

Ursula.

Am I still dreaming, or awake?

Thou speakest carelessly of death,

And yet thou knowest not what it is.

Elsie.