In which on that dark day she thought to hide

From Rupert when, at last, 'twas manifest

We could not hold the Manse. There was no pride

In her deep eyes now; nor did scorn invest

Her with such dignity as once defied

Him bursting in to find her standing here

Prepared to die like some dog-hunted deer.

XXV

She took my hand, and, as if naught of love