This for a brother will not be denied;

Meanwhile with me, my guest thou shalt abide.”

XIX.

Frank recognition of his grace the Prince

Rendered again—yet did not, when he heard

Of that so near deliverance, joy evince,

Nor of that ransom answered he a word:

Only it seemed some thought within him stirred,

That some large thought was stirring in his breast,

Which he had well-nigh spoke and then represt.