This point drawn forth,—this secret once confessed,
More easily our leech the sequel guessed.
“O maiden, let me know this youth’s abode.”
“At Holywell, near Bridge-end’s public road.”140
“I knew,” said he, “at once, thy case was such.
Now trust me. Thee to serve I will do much.
Make thyself happy. Cast away all care,
As showers cheer meadows, thee I’ll greatly spare.
I’ll prove thy guardian angel; never fear;
Thy father’s place I’ll take;—thy burden bear.