So, let his name through Europe ring—

A man of mean estate,

Who died, as firm as Sparta’s king,

Because his soul was great. 40

Sir Francis Hastings Doyle.

CCLXXIV
ON A PICTURE BY TURNER.

See how the small concentrate fiery force

Is grappling with the glory of the main,

That follows like some grave heroic corse,

Dragged by a sutler from the heap of slain.