For my dear Country, many heartfelt sighs,
Among men who do not love her, linger here.
William Wordsworth.
CCXI
NOVEMBER, 1806.
Another year!—another deadly blow!
Another mighty empire overthrown!
And we are left, or shall be left, alone;
The last that dare to struggle with the foe.
’Tis well! from this day forward we shall know 5
That in ourselves our safety must be sought;