Ever God's message,—just to teach. I judge—

To far another issue than could dream

Your cousin,—younger, fairer, as befits—

Who summoned me to judgment's exercise.

I find you, save in folly, innocent.

And in my verdict lies your fate; at choice

Of mine your cousin takes or leaves you. 'Take!'

I bid her—for you tremble back to truth!

She turns the scale,—one touch of the pure hand

Shall so press down, emprison past relapse