Blessing shall hallow it,
Never, O never!"
Then follows the effect produced upon the conscience of the "Traitor," described in these powerful lines:—
"It ceased. the melancholy sound;
And silence sunk on all around.
The air was sad; but sadder still
It fell on Marmion's ear,
And plain'd as if disgrace and ill,
And shameful death, were near."
&c. &c. &c.