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And she remember'd too when first they fled For safety to the farthest solitude Before their cruel foes, and lived in dread That thither too their steps might be pursued By those old enemies athirst for blood; How some among them hoped to see the day When these beloved messengers of good To that lone hiding place might find the way, And them to their abode of blessedness convey.

Such tales excited in Yeruti's heart A stirring hope that haply he might meet Some minister of Heaven; and many a part Untrod before of that wild wood retreat, Did he with indefatigable feet Explore; yet ever from the fruitless quest Return'd at evening to his native seat By daily disappointment undeprest,— So buoyant was the hope that fill'd his youthful breast.