Aught that my feeble nature could perform,

Or even conceive; surpassing me in love

Far as in power the eagle doth the worm:

I, Brother! only should be king in name,

And govern to my shame;

A shadow in a hated land, while all

Of glad or willing service to thy share would fall."

"Believe it not," said Elidure; "respect

Awaits on virtuous life, and ever most

Attends on goodness with dominion decked,