"She married, holding on high her head;

But the groom was false as the vows he said;

With lies and crimes his days are checked;

The girl is alone, and her life is wrecked."

The midnight rested its heavy arm

Upon the grief-encumbered farm;

And hoarse-voiced Sorrow wandered at will,

Like a moan when the summer's night is still;

And the spotted cows, with bellies of white,

And well-filled teats all crowded awry,