With Aya, handmaids, servitors, who tried

Full many a remedy in vain:—“Wo worth

“The day that gave, my child, this frantic terror birth!”

XIII.

She oped her eyes, and shuddered slightly—gave

A feeble cry—and uttered Carlos’ name;

Then toward the window glanced, as if to crave

Assistance—sad yet sweet her breathing came—

Then sobs and tears—then sparkling dewy flame,