Aloft ascending, and descending deep,
Even to the inferior Kinds; whom forest-trees
Protect from beating sunbeams, and the sweep
Of the sharp winds;—fair Creatures!—to whom Heaven
A calm and sinless life, with love, hath given.
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This tragic story cheered us, for it speaks
Of female patience winning firm repose,
And of the high reward which conscience seeks
A bright encouraging example shows;