And, ‘stead of Aristides—woe the day

Such names should mingle!—welcome C——gh!

Here break we off, at this unhallow’d name,

Like priests of old, when words ill-omen’d came.

My next shall tell thee, bitterly shall tell,

Thoughts that * * * * *


Thoughts that—could patience hold—’twere wiser far

To leave still hid and burning where they are!