The frown assumed gives now and then a place

To soft indulgent glances, lessening the pain,

And hints of spring and pardon light her face.

A CHANGE OF AMBITION

Horatius at the bridge, and he

Who fought at old Thermopylæ;

Great Samson and his potent bone

By which the Philistines were slone;

Small David with his wondrous aim

That did for him of giant frame;