Stanza X
See [note on rhythm].
Stanza XI
l. 72.—Observe the note of pride and grim determination.
l. 74.—The speaker apologizes for even an appearance of boastfulness.
l. 75-81.—Pathos.
l. 83-90.—Note the contrast between the emotion of Sir Richard in these lines and that of the speaker in uttering lines 75-81.
Stanza XII
l. 92-95.—The sailors would naturally speak rapidly. The rhythm helps us to understand their feelings.
l. 93.—And therefore we have no right to kill ourselves. A most significant line.