A tear would gathering come—yet not the less

He poured on these his deep affection’s store;

But rather, centred thus, his spirit entwined them more.

XLV.

Now all his momentary ire had ceased

’Gainst Britain’s sons, whose high and generous hearts

Partook no stain of deeds which are the feast

Of felon-natures wielding Victory’s darts.

And when for war again young Nial starts,