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Rh Let no ill betray thee!

Let no death dismay thee!

The eagle seeks the sky,

Nor fears the infinite light;

Thus, soul of mine, escape the night

And 'gainst the morning fly!

PART III

ROBERT GOULD SHAW

(THE MONUMENT BY AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS)

I

in one desire,

Thrilled by one fierce fire,

Marching men and horse,

And he the youthful rider—one soul, one aim, one force.

II

Onward he doth press;

Moving, tho' motionless;

Resolute, intent,

As on some mighty errand the willing youth were bent.

III

Onward, tho' he hears

Father's, sisters' tears;

Onward, tho' before him

—Grief more near, more dear—the breaking heart that bore him.

IV

Onward, tho' he leaves

One who lonely grieves;