The current of this matin song;

That deeper far it lies

Than aught dependent on the fickle skies.

III

Have we not conquered?—by the vengeful sword?

Ah no, by dint of Magnanimity;

That curbed the baser passions, and left free

A loyal band to follow their liege Lord,

Clear-sighted Honour, and his staid Compeers,

Along a track of most unnatural years;[AS]