Did they together testify of time[32] 95
And season’s difference—a double tree
With two collateral stems sprung from one root;
Such were they—such thro’ life they might have been
In union, in partition only such;
Otherwise wrought the will of the Most High; 100
Yet, thro’ all visitations and all trials,
Still they were faithful; like two vessels launched
From the same beach one ocean to explore[33]
With mutual help, and sailing—to their league