Unnatural hatred; so much so, she grieved,

Envious and jealous, for the high renown

And might the King had gathered round his crown

Through truth and honor. And who was it said,

"Those nearest to the crown are those to dread"?—

Warm in your breast a serpent, it will sting

The breast that warms it: and albeit the King

Knew of his sister's hate, he passed it by,

Thinking that love and kindness gradually

Would win her heart to him. He little knew