[93] 1837.
Her Brother was it who assailed
Her tender spirit and prevailed.
Her other Parent, too, whose head 1815.
[94] 1837.
From reason's earliest dawn beguiled
The docile, unsuspecting Child: 1815.
[95] 1837.
... music sweet
Was played to chear them in retreat;
But Norton lingered in the rear:
Thought followed thought—and ere the last
Of that unhappy train was past,
Before him Francis did appear. 1815.
[96] 1837.
"Now when 'tis not your aim to oppose,"
Said he, "in open field your Foes;
Now that from this decisive day
Your multitude must melt away,
An unarmed Man may come unblamed;
To ask a grace, that was not claimed
Long as your hopes were high, he now
May hither bring a fearless brow;
When his discountenance can do
No injury,—may come to you.
Though in your cause no part I bear,
Your indignation I can share;
Am grieved this backward march to see,
How careless and disorderly!
I scorn your Chieftains, Men who lead,
And yet want courage at their need;
Then look at them with open eyes!
Deserve they further sacrifice?
My Father!..." 1815.
[97] 1837.
... remains ... 1815.