Had I a sword——

Aust. Think not of vengeance now;

A mightier arm than thine prepares it for him.

Pass but a little space, we shall behold him

The object of our pity, not our anger.

Yes, he must suffer; my rapt soul foresees it:

Empires shall sink; the pond'rous globe of earth

Crumble to dust; the sun and stars be quench'd;

But O, Eternal Father! of thy will,

To the last letter, all shall be accomplish'd.