Too oft and too easily taken—the world-beheld fall!
And none in the yard except Chiron to doubt the immense,
Irretrievable shame of it all!...
Last, the trained squadron, full-charge—the sound of a going
Through dust and spun clods, and strong kicks, pelted in as they went,
And repaid at top-speed; till the order to halt without slowing
Brought every colt on his haunches—and Chiron content!
THE WISH HOUSE
“LATE CAME THE GOD”
Late came the God, having sent his forerunners who were not regarded—