Lay at the mercy of this raging storm.

'Inhuman!'—said I, 'was an old Man's life

Not worth the trouble of a thought?—alas!

This notice comes too late.' With joy I saw

Her husband enter—from a distant vale.

We sallied forth together; found the tools

Which the neglected veteran had dropped,

But through all quarters looked for him in vain.

We shouted—but no answer! Darkness fell

Without remission of the blast or shower,