He issued forth with lofty grace,
Bade the accuser; duty mind,'
And follow him 'five steps behind.'
Ere they a furlong's space complete,
They meet the culprit in the street;
The Governor took him by the hand—
That lowly man! that Governor grand!—
Kindly inquired of his condition,
His present prospects and position.
The man a tale of sorrow told—