[183] There were so many tentative efforts in the construction of this sonnet, and the one which follows it, that I feel justified in printing them from MS. sources.—Ed.
[184] 1838.
Life with yon mountain lambs is just begun,
MS.
Yon mountain Lambs whose life is just begun
Some guidance know to Man’s grave years denied.
MS.
Your lives, ye mountain lambs, tho’ just begun
A guidance know to our best years denied.
MS. sent to Mr. Clarkson.