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 But Francis, soon as he had braved This insult, and the Banner saved, That moment, from among the tide Of the spectators occupied In admiration or dismay, Bore unobserved his Charge away.”

These things, which thus had in the sight And hearing passed of Him who stood With Emily, on the Watch-tower height, In Rylstone’s woeful neighbourhood, He told; and oftentimes with voice Of power to encourage or rejoice; For deepest sorrows that aspire, Go high, no transport ever higher. “Yet, yet in this affliction,” said The old Man to the silent Maid, “Yet, Lady! heaven is good—the night Shews yet a Star which is most bright;