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 "His lips are very mild and meek: Though one should smite him on the cheek, And on the mouth, he will not speak.

"His little daughter, whose sweet face He kiss'd, taking his last embrace, Becomes dishonour to her race—

"His sons grow up that bear his name, Some grow to honour, some to shame,— But he is chill to praise or blame.

"He will not hear the north-wind rave, Nor, moaning, household shelter crave From winter rains that beat his grave.

"High up the vapours fold and swim: About him broods the twilight dim: The place he knew forgetteth him."