Age had his temples scored; but,—glancing free,

As from the imprint of a century,

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His eyes beamed youth; and such a solemn mien,

Joined with such majesty and graceful air,

Our Founder thought he ne’er before had seen

In mortal form; and at the offered chair

The stranger gently shook his brow serene,

And by the act revealed his long white hair,