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My uncurb'd passions have, alas! too oft Vexation added to that burden'd heart I should have cheer'd and lighten'd: on my head Rests all the blame that e'er between us pass'd, And I alone have need to be forgiven. It is the 'larum of my farther watch.

I scarcely heard it: art thou sure of it? (A second alarm bell heard nearer.)

And hark! a nearer tower repeats the sound. The enemy's in motion.—I must arm, And instantly.

Then let me be with thee till the last moment. I have a holy relick of great power; It is, I trust, worth all thine arms beside; And from this hand of love thou shalt receive it.

Thanks, sweet Valeria! from thy hand of love