The feud between us was but of the house,

Not of the heart. Brethren in arms henceforth

We stand or fall together: nor will I

Look to the event with one misgiving thought, ...

That were to prove myself unworthy now

Of Heaven’s benignant providence, this hour,

Scarcely by less than miracle, vouchsafed.

I will believe that we have days in store

Of hope, now risen again as from the dead, ...

Of vengeance, ... of portentous victory, ...