As thine inheritance by birth.

Thy scornful smile,—thy searching eyes,—

We might detest, but not despise.

Thou prodigal of human life!

Nor only in the battle’s strife:—

Behold a captive Turkish band;

Indignant, pale, and mute they stand.

Inclosed by living walls, they view

The features of thy dreadful crew,

And see the mark of Cain imprest—