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Myself unknown. It was with bitter thoughts And evil hopes I sought this castle first; But love and kindness greeted me; I saw An old man with remorse upon his brow.

Remorse!—for years it has encompass'd me, Darker and darker as its shadow fell Nearer the grave: but at your coming, hope Enter'd the dungeon of my mind like light. I knew you by your likeness to your father. For years I have not dared to raise my eyes Even upon his picture; but to-night, When all the lighted halls are fill'd with guests, By blood or amity link'd to our house, You shall be own'd before them as the heir;