Shed on their chains; and hence that doleful name.

[197] The name given to the spot from which criminals on their way to the Castle of Lancaster first see it.—Ed.

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“TENDERLY DO WE FEEL BY NATURE’S LAW”

Tenderly do we feel by Nature’s law

For worst offenders: though the heart will heave

With indignation, deeply moved we grieve,

In after thought, for Him who stood in awe

Neither of God nor man, and only saw, 5

Lost wretch, a horrible device enthroned

On proud temptations, till the victim groaned