Do now affirm him faithful to fulfil
All promises—and boldly say that he
In all my griefs hath not forsaken me.”
XXII.
No more he spake—but speechless sank, oppressed
With the fierce fever that within him burned;
But oh! what anguish then the hearts possessed
Of that poor captive band, who weeping turned,
And their dear lord, as now departed, mourned,—