They have pass'd unsuspected the guard at the cell,

And the sentinel band that keep watch at the gate;

One peril remains—it is past—all is well!

They are free; and her love has proved stronger than hate.

They are gone—who shall follow?—their ship's on the brine,

And they sail unpursued to a far friendly shore,

Where love and content at their hearth may entwine,

And the warfare of kingdoms divide them no more.


TWO HOURS OF MYSTERY.