And when thou kneelest by thy bed to-night,
Pray thou for strength as thou hast never prayed;
Pray for a brave and staunch and steadfast heart—
Steadfast to aid this poor weak wanderer
Upon the holy path that thou hast chosen.
But above all, beyond all, and before all,
Steadfast to pluck the traitor from thine
If, in the depth of his mortality,
He strive to gain thee by unholy means!
Gret. (quietly). I will take heed, sir. (Rising and going.)