Six little ones at home had left,
And could not find that home.[379]
For any dwelling-place of man
As vainly did they seek. 10
He perish’d; and a voice was heard—
The widow’s lonely shriek.[380]
Not many steps, and she was left[381]
A body without life—
A few short steps were the chain that bound[382] 15
The husband to the wife.[383]