His brave right hand should be. Place here the left,

Well trained to curb his horses with the reins.

The marks of his left side I recognize;1260

And yet how large a part is lacking still

Unto our tears. Be firm, ye trembling hands,

To do the last sad offices of grief;

Be dry, my cheeks, and stay your flowing tears,

While I count o'er the members of my son,

And lay his body out for burial.1265

What is this shapeless piece, on all sides torn