Raised self-suspicion which was strong,
Swaying the brave Man to his wrong: 1815.
[162] 1837.
Of all-disposing Providence,
Its will intelligibly shewn,
Finds he the Banner in his hand,
Without a thought to such intent,
Or conscious effort of his own?
And no obstruction to prevent
His Father's wish and last command!
And, thus beset, he heaved a sigh;
Remembering his own prophecy
Of utter desolation, made
To Emily in the yew-tree shade:
He sighed, submitting to the power,
The might of that prophetic hour. 1815.
[163] 1837.
... and, on the second day,
He reached a summit whence his eyes 1815.
[164] 1837.
How Francis had the Banner claimed,
And with that charge had disappeared; 1815.
[165] 1837.
Behold the Ensign in his hand! 1815.
[166] 1837.