’Twill break thy heavy chain;
And prison-bolts, and dungeon-walls,
Shall bar thy way in vain!
The felon’s doom thou need’st not fear,
This talisman is thine:
“Freedom” and “Honor” on the blade—
In glowing letters shine!
Oh! would that I might kneel, mine own,
By thy dear side once more,
And hold thy head upon my breast