And still the spirit-artist works unseen.

Belike upon the chamber of a king

My erring steps have stumbled; yet, meseems,

These, like myself, are common men, who spring

From rock to rock where the mid-splendor gleams.

Perchance the king's sons we, and I, who sing,

Co-heir to wealth beyond yon realm of dreams.


EDWARD BURROUGH BROWNLOW