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For the shout of battle came on the wind, And the cannon roar'd aloud; And the heavy smoke hung round each ship, Even like its death shroud.

And he had guided the helm, when fate Seemed stepping every wave, And the wind swept away the wreath of foam, To show a yawning grave.

But this most sweet and lighted calm, Its blue and midnight hour, Wakened the hidden springs of his heart With a deep and secret power.

Is there some nameless boding sent, Like a noiseless voice from the tomb?—