A late contrition, but no bootless fear!

For when the deathly need is bitterest,

Thou shalt not be denied, as I am here—

My voice, to God and angels, shall attest,—

Because I knew this man, let him be clear.’

Miss Barrett.

With sudden burst,

A rushing noise, through all the sacred band

Silence profound, and fixed attention claimed.

A chilling terror crept through every heart,