All hopeless maids and lovers,—nor omit

Magical succors unto hearts forlorn:—

We charm man's life, and do not perish it;—

So judge us by the helps we showed this morn,

To one who held his wretched days in scorn."

LXIX.

"'Twas nigh sweet Amwell;—for the Queen had task'd

Our skill to-day amidst the silver Lea,

Whereon the noontide sun had not yet bask'd,

Wherefore some patient man we thought to see,