In selfish blindness, for I will not say
In naked and deliberate cruelty,
[611] 1827.
... with her own.
They argued that such meeting would disturb
The Mother's mind, distract her thoughts, and thus
Unfit her for her duty—in which dread,
Week after week, the mandate was enforced.
[612] 1836.
And whatsoe'er the errand, urged her steps: