PREFACE
Underthishead，Idesiretosayafewwordsuponthreesubjects，——myfriends，mybook，andmyself。
Myfriends，thoughnotlegioninnumber，havebeen，intheireffortsinmybehalf，disinterested，sincere，andenergetic。
Mybook：Ilayit，asmyfirstoffering，attheshrineofmycountry’sfame。\"Woulditwereworthier。\"Whileoursoldiersarefirstineveryfieldwheretheymeetourenemies，andwhilethewisdomofourlegislatorsisjustifiedbeforealltheworld，intheperfectionofourbelovedinstitutions，ourliteraturelanguishes。Thisshouldnotbeso；forliterature，withitskindredarts，makesthetruegloryofanation。WebowinspiritwhenGreeceisnamed，notalonebecauseshewasthemotherofheroesandlawgivers，butbecauseherhandrockedthecradleofaliteratureasenduringasitisbeautifulandbrilliant，andcherishedintheirinfancythoseartswhicheventuallyrepaidhernursingcareinarichharvestofimmortalrenown。
FormyselfIhavelittletosay。Ihavenotwrittenforfame，andifmylifehadbeenahappyoneIshouldneverhavewrittenatall。
Asitwas，Iearlycametodrinkofthebittercup；andsorrow，whilstitcutsusofffromtheouter，drivesusbackupontheinnerworld；——andthentheunquietdemonofceaselessthoughtisroused，andthebrainbecomes\"awhirlinggulfofphantasyandflame，\"andweraveand——write!Yes，write!Andmenreadandtalkaboutgenius，and，Godhelpthem!Oftenenvyitsunhappypossessorsthefatalgiftwhichliesuponheartandbrainlikemoltenlead!Ofallwhohavegainedeminenceamongmenaspoets，howfewarethereofwhomitmaynotbejustlysaid，\"Theyhavecomeupthroughmuchtribulation。\"
G。W。S。
CONTENTS
Mazelli，CantoI。，CantoII。，CantoIII。，TheMisantrhopeReclaimed，ActI。，ActII。，ActIII。，ActIV。，MiscellaneousPoems，Dedication。
FrederickCity，September7th，1849。
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MAZELLI
CantoI。
I。
\"Stay，traveller，staythywearysteed，Thesultryhourofnoonisnear，Ofrestthyway—wornlimbshaveneed，Stay，then，and，tasteitssweetnesshere。
ThemountainpathwhichthouhastspedIssteep，anddifficulttotread，Andmanyafartherstep’twillcost，Erethouwiltfindanotherhost；
Butifthouscorn’stnothumblefare，Suchasthepilgrimlovestoshare，——
Notluxury’senfeeblingspoil，Butbreadsecuredbypatienttoil——
Thenlendthineeartomyrequest，Andbetheoldman’swelcomeguest。
Thouseestyonagedwillowtree，Inallitssummerpomparrayed，’Tisnear，wendthither，then，withme，Mycotisbuiltbeneathitsshade；
AndfromitsrootsclearwatersburstTocoolthylip，andquenchthythirst：——
Iloveit，andifharmshould，comeToit，IthinkthatIshouldweep；
’Tisasaguardianofmyhome，SofaithfullyitseemstokeepItswatchabovethespotwhereI
Havelivedsolong，andmeantodie。
Come，pardonmeforpratingthus，Butage，youknow，isgarrulous；
Andinlife’sdimdecline，weholdThricedearwhate’erwelovedofold，——
Thestreamuponwhosebanksweplayed，Theforestthroughwhoseshadeswestrayed，ThespottowhichfromsobertruthWestoletodreamthedreamsofyouth，ThesinglestarofallNight’szone，Whichwehavechosenasourown，EachhasitshauntingmemoryOfthingswhichnevermoremaybe。\"
II。
ThusspakeanagedmantooneWhomanhood’sracehadjustbegun。
Hisformofmanhood’snoblestlengthWasstrungwithmanhood’sstouteststrength，AndburnedwithinhiseagleeyeTheblazeoftamelessenergy——
Nottamelessbutuntamed——forlifeSoonbreaksthespiritwithitsstrifeAndtheywhointheirsoulshavenursedThebrightestvisions，arethefirstTolearnhowDisappointment’sblightStripslifeofitsillusivelight；
HowdreamsthehearthasdearestheldAreeverfirsttobedispelled；
Howhope，andpower，andlove，andfame，Areeachanidlysoundingname，Aphantom，adeceit，awile，Thatwoosanddazzlestobeguile。
Buttimehadnotyettutoredhim，Theyouthofhardyheartandlimb，Whoquicklydrewhiscourser’sbit；
Forthoughtoohaughtytosubmit，Instrifeformasterywithmen，Yettoaprayer，oracaress，Hissoulbecameallgentleness，——
Aninfant’shandmightleadhimthen：
Soansweredhe，——\"InsooththewayMysteedandIhavepassedto—day，Isofsuchweary，windinglength，Assorelytohavetriedourstrength，AndIwillblessthebreadandsaltOfhimwhokindlybidsmehalt。\"
Thenspringinglightlytotheground，Hisgirthandsaddleheunbound，Andturningfromthepathaside，Thesteedandguest，thehostandguide，Soughtwheretheoldman’sfriendlydoorStoodeveropentothepoor：
Thepoor——forseldomcamethegreat，Orrich，theapersoftheirstate，Thatsimple，rudeabodetosee，Orclaimitshospitality。
III。
Fromwherethehermit’scottagestood，Beneathitshugeoldguardiantree，Thegazer’swand’ringeyemightsee，Where，initsmazeoffieldandwood，Andstretchingmanyaleagueaway，Abroadandsmilingvalleylay：——
Laystillycalm，andsweetlyfair，AsifDeathhadnotenteredthere；
Asifitsflowers，sobrightofbloom，Itsbirds，sogayofsongandwing，Wouldneverlosetheirsoftperfume，Wouldnever，neverceasetosing。
Fatflockswereinitsglensatrest，Purewaterswanderedo’eritsbreast，Theskywasclear，thewindswerestill，Richharvestsgrewoneveryhill，Thesuninmid—dayglorysmiled，Andnatureslumberedasachild。
IV。
Andnow，theirrusticbanquetdone，AndshelteredfromthenoontidesunBytheoldwillow’spleasantshade，Theguestandhostthescenesurveyed；
Markedhowthemountain’smightybaseThevalley’scoursewasseentotrace；
MarkedhowitsgracefulazurecrestAgainstthesky’sbluearchwaspressed，AndhowitslongandrockychainWaspartedsuddenlyintwain，Wherethroughachasm，wideanddeep，Potomac’srapidwaterssweep，Whilerocksthatpressthemountain’sbrow，Nodo’erhiswavesfar，farbelow；（1）
Markedhowthosewaves，inonebroadblaze，Threwbackthesun’smeridianrays，And，flashingastheyrolledalong，Seemedallalivewithlightandsong；
MarkedhowgreenbowerandgardenshowedWhererosethehusbandman’sabode，AndhowthevillagewallswereseenToglimmerwithasilverysheen，SuchastheSpaniardsaw，ofyore，HangoverTenuchtitlan’swalls，Whenmaddenedwiththelustofgore，Hecametodesecrateherhalls；
Tofirehertemples，towers，andthrones，Andturnhersongsofpeacetogroans。
Theygazed，tillfromthehermit’seyeAtearstoleslowandsilently；
Atear，whichMemory’shandhadtakenFromadeepfountainlongcongealed；
Atear，whichshowedhowstronglyshakenTheheartmustbe，whichthusrevealed，Throughtime’sdimshadows，gatheringfast，Itsrecollectionsofthepast；
Then，asasighescapedhisbreast，Thusspakethehermittohisguest。
V。
\"Thouseesthowfairasceneishere；
Itseemsasif’twereplannedabove，Andfashionedfromsomehappiersphere，Tobethehomeofpeaceandlove。
Yetman，toofondofstrife，todwellInmeekcontentment’scalmrepose，WillturnanEdentoahell，Andtriumphinhisbrother’swoes!
Andpassion’slewdandlawlesshost，DelighttoraveandrevelmostWheregenerousNaturestampsandstrewsHerfairestforms，andbrightesthues：
AndDiscordherehaslitherbrand，AndHatrednursedhersavagebrood，AndsternRevenge，withcrimsonhand，Haswrittenhisfouldeedsinblood。
Butthosewholovedandsufferedthen，Havegivenplacetoothermen：
Ofallwholive，tomealoneThestory，oftheirfateisknown；
Giveheed，andIwilltellitthee，Tho’mournfulmustthestorybe。
VI。
Imindasif’twereyesterday，ThehourwhenfirstIstoodbesideThemarginofyonrushingtide，Andwatcheditswildwavesintheirplay；
Theselocksthatnowarethinandgray，Thenclusteredthickanddarkasthine，Andfewhadstrengthofarmlikemine。
ThouseesthowmanyafurrownowTime’shandhathploughedathwartmybrow：
Well，thenitwaswithoutaline；——
AndIhadothertreasurestoo，Ofwhich’tisuselessnowtovaunt；
Friends，whowerekind，andwarm，andtrue；
Aheart，thatdangercouldnotdaunt；
Asoul，withwilddreamswildlystirred；
Andhopethathadnotbeendeferred。
IcannotcounthowmanyyearsHavesincegoneby，buttoilandtears，Andtheloneheart’sdeepagony，Ifeelhavesadlyalteredme；——
YetmournInotthechange，forthoseIlovedorscorned，myfriendsorfoes，Havefallenandfaded，onebyone，Astime’sswiftcurrenthurriedby，TillI，ofallmykithalone，Amlefttowait，andwishtodie。
VII。
HowstrongahandhathTime!Manrears，Andnameshisworkimmortal；yearsGoby。Behold!wheredwelthispride，SternDesolation’sbroodabide；
Theowlwithinhisbowersits，Thelonebatthroughhischamberflits；
Whereboundedbythebuoyantthrong，Withmeasuredstep，andchoralsong，Thewilyserpentwindsalong；
WhiletheDestroyerstalkethby，Andsmiles，asifinmockery。
HowstrongabandhathTime!LoveweavesHiswreathofflowersandmyrtleleaves，（MethinkshisfittestcrownwouldbeAchapletfromthecypresstree；）
Withhopehisbreastisswellinghigh，Andbrightlybeamshislaughingeye；
Butsoonhishopesaremixedwithfears，Andsoonhissmilesarequenchedintears：
ThenDisappointment’sblightingbreathBreatheso’erhim，andhedroopstodeath；
WhiletheDestroyerglidethby，Andsmiles，asifinmockery。
HowstrongahandhathTime!FamewinsTheeageryouthtoherembrace；
Withtamelessardourhebegins，Andfollowsupthebootlessrace；
Ah!bootless——for，asonhehies，Withequalspeedthephantomflies，Tillyouth，andstrength，andvigourgone，Hefaints，andsinks，anddiesunknown；
WhiletheDestroyerpassethby，Andsmiles，asifinmockery。
Gaze，stranger，onthescenebelow；
’Tisscarceacenturyago，Sincehereabodeanotherrace，Themenoftomahawkandbow，Thesavagesonsofwarandchase；
Yetwhere，ah!where，abidetheynow？
Gosearch，andseeifthoucanstfind，Onetracewhichtheyhaveleftbehind，Asinglemound，ormossygrave，Thatholdstheashesofthebrave；
AsingleletteredstonetosayThattheyhavelived，andpassedaway。
Mensoonwillceasetonametheirname，Oblivionsoonwillquenchtheirfame，Andthewildstoryoftheirfate，Willyetbesubjectofdebate，’Twixtantiquarianssageandable，Whodoubtifitbetruthorfable。
VIII。
IsaidImindedwellthetime，WhenfirstbesideyonstreamIstood；
Thenoneinterminablewood，Initsunboundedbreadthsublime，Andinitslonelinessprofound，Spreadlikealeafyseaaround。
Tooneofforeignlandandbirth，Nursed’midtheloveliestscenesofearth，Butnowfromhomeandfriendsexiled，Suchwildernessweredoublywild；——
Ithoughtitso，andscarcecouldI
Mytearsrepress，whenstandingbyTheriver’sbrink，IthoughtofmineOwnnativestream，thegloriousRhine!
For，neartoit，withlovingeye，Mymotherwatchedmyinfancy；
Alongitsbanksmychildhoodstrayed，Withitsstrongwavesmyboyhoodplayed。
AndIcouldsee，inmemory，stillMyfather’scottageonthehill，Withgreenvinestrailingroundando’erWall，roofandcasement，porchanddoor：
YetsoonIlearnedyonstreamtobless，Andlovethewoodedwilderness。
IcouldnotthenhavetoldtheehowThechangecameo’ermyheart，butnowIknowfullwellthecharmthatwrought，Intomysoul，thespellofthought——
Oftender，pensivethought，whichmadeMelovetheforest’sdeepestshade，Andlisten，withdelightedear，Tothelowvoiceofwatersnear，Asgliding，gushing，gurglingby，Theyuttertheirsweetminstrelsy。
Iscarceneedgivethat_charm_aname；
Thyheart，Iknow，hathfeltthesame，——
Ah!whereismind，orheart，orsoul，Thathasnotbowedtoitscontrol？
IX。
See，whereyontowering，rockyledge，Hangsjuttingo’ertheriver’sedge，Therechannelleddark，anddull，anddeep，Thelazy，laggingwaterssleep；
Thencefollow，withthineeaglesight，Adoublestone’scasttotheright，Markwhereawhite—walledcottagestands，Devisedandrearedbycunninghands，Astatelypile，andfairtosee!
Thechisel’stouch，andpencil’strace，Haveblentforitagoodlygrace；
Andyet，itmuchlesspleasethme，Thandidthesimplerusticcot，Whichoccupiedofyorethatspot。
For，’neathitshumbleshelter，grewThefairestflowerthate’erdrankdew；
Aloneexoticofthewood，Thefairyofthesolitude，WhodweltamiditslonelinessTobrighten，beautify，andbless。
Thesummersky’sserenestblue，Wouldbestportrayhereye’ssofthue；
FromherwhitebrowwerebackwardrolledLongcurlsofmingledlightandgold；
Theflushuponhercheekofsnow，Hadshamedtherose’sharsherglow；
Andhaughtylovehad，haughtiergrown，Toownherbreasthisfairestthrone。
Theeyethatoncebeholdher，ne’erCouldloseherimage；——firmandbright，All—beautiful，andpure，andclear，’Twasstampeduponth’enamouredsight；
Unchangeable，foreverfair，Abovedecay，itlingeredthere!
Asithaslingeredonmineown，Thesemanyyears，tillithasgrown，Initsmysteriousstrength，tobeAportionofmysoulandme。
X。
NotinthepeopledsolitudeOfcities，doestruelovebelong；
ForitisofAthoughtfulmood，Andthoughtabidesnotwiththethrong。
Norisitwonbyglitteringwealth，Bycunning，nordeviceofart，Unheralded，bysilentstealth，Itwinsitswayintotheheart。
Andoncethesoulhasknownitsdream，Thenceforthitsempireissupreme，Forheart，andbrain，andsoul，andwill，Arebowedbyitssubduingthrill。
Mylove，alas!notborntobless，Hadbirthinnature’sloneliness；
Andheld，atfirst，asasweetspell，Itgrewinstrength，tillitbecameAspirit，whichIcouldnotquell，——
Aquenchless——avolcanicflame，Which，withoutpause，ortimeofrest，Mustburnforeverinmybreast。
Yethowecstaticallysweet，Wasitsfirstsofttumultuousbeat!
IlittlethoughtthatbeatcouldbeTheharbingerofmisery；
Anddaily，whenthemorningbeamDawnedearliestonwoodandstream，When，fromeachbrakeandbushwereheard，Thehumofbee，andchirpofbird，Fromthese，earth’smatinsongs，myearWouldturn，asweetervoicetohear——
Avoice，whosetonestheveryairSeemedtremblingwithdelighttobear；
Fromleafywood，andmistystream，Frombush，andbrake，andmorningbeam，Wouldturnawaymywanderingeye，Adearerobjecttodescry，Tillvoicesosweet，andformsobright，Grewpartofhearingandofsight。
X1。
YetmyfondloveInevertold，Butkeptit，asthemiserkeeps，Inhisrudehut，hishoardedheapsOfgleaminggems，andglitteringgold：
Gloatinginsecreto’ertheprize，Hefearstoshowtoothereyes；
Andsopassedmanymonthsaway，TillonceIheardacomradesay：——
\"To—morrowbringsherbridalday；
Mazellileavesthegreenwoodbower，Whereshehasgrownitsfairestflower，Tobless，withherbright，sunnysmile，Astrangerfromadistantisle，Whomlovehasluredacrossthesea，O’erhillandglen，throughwoodandwild，Farfromhislordlyhome，tobeLordoftheforest’sfairestchild。\"
ItwasaswhenathunderpealBursts，crashingfromacloudlesssky，ItcausedmybrainandhearttoreelAndthrob，withspeechlessagony：
Yet，whenwildPassion’strancewaso’er，AndThoughtresumedherswayoncemore，IbreathedaprayerthatshemightbeSavedfromthepangsthattorturedme；
ThatheryoungheartmightneverproveThestingofunrequitedlove。
MytaskIthenagainbegan，Butah!howmuchanalteredman，——
Asinglehour，afewhottears，Haddonethewastingworkofyears。
XII。
NorwasitIalone，towhomThosewordshadbeenaswordsofdoom，Bysomemaliciousfiendrehearsed：
Anotheronewasstandingby，Withprincelyport，andpiercingeye，Ofduskycheek，andbrow，andplume；
Ithoughthisheavingheartwouldburst，Hislabouringbosom’sheaveandswell，Sostrongly，quickly，roseandfell!
Along，brightbladehungathisside，Itskeenandglitteringedgehetried；
Heboreabow，andthishedrew，Toseeifstillitsspringweretrue；
Butothersigncouldnonebecaught，Ofwhathesuffered，felt，orthought。
Andthenwithfirmandhaughtystride，Heturnedaway，andleftmyside；
Iwatchedhim，aswithrapidtread，Alongtheriver’smargehesped，Tillthestilltwilight’sgatheringgloomHidhaughtyform，andwavingplume。
CantoII。
I。
HestoodwherethemountainmossoutspreadItssmoothnessbeneathhisduskyfoot；
Thechestnutboughsabovehishead，Hungmotionlessandmute。
Therecamenotavoicefromthewoodedhill，Norasoundfromtheshadowyglen，Savetheplaintivesongofthewhip—poor—will，（2）
Andthewaterfall’sdash，andnowandthen，Thenight—bird’smournfulcry。
Deepsilencehungroundhim；themistylightOftheyoungmoonsilveredthebrowofNight，WhosequietspirithadflungherspellO’erthevalley’sdepth，andthemountain’sheight，Andbreathedontheair，tillitsgentleswellAroseontheearlikesomelovedone’scall；
AndthewideblueskyspreadoverallItsstarrycanopy。
Andheseemedasthespiritofsomechief，Whosegravecouldnotgivehimrest；
Sodeepwasthesettledhueofgrief，Onhismanlyfrontimpressed：
Yethislipswerecompressedwithaprouddisdain，Andhisportwaserectandhigh，Likethelipsofamartyrwhomocksatpain，Astheportofaherowhoscornstofly，Whenhismenhavefailedinfight；
Whoratherathousanddeathswoulddie，Thanhisfameshouldsufferblight。
II。
Andwhobykith，andwhobyname，Ishe，thatlone，yethaughtyone？
Byhishighbrow，andeyeofflame，IguesshimoldOttalli’sson。
Ottalli!whoseproudnamewashereInothertimes，asoundoffear!
Thefleetoffoot，andstrongofhand，Chiefofhistribe，lordoftheland，Theforestchild，ofmindandsoulToowildandfreetobrookcontrol!
Inchasewasnonesoswiftashe，Inbattlenonesobraveandstrong；
Tofriends，allloveandconstancy，——
Butwetothosewhowroughthimwrong!
Hisarmwouldwageavengingstrife，Withbow，andspear，andbloodyknife，Tillhehadtaughthisfoestofeel，Howtruehisaim，howkeenhissteel。
Nowothersholdtheswayheheld，——
Hisdayandpowerhavepassedaway；
Hisgoodlyforestsallarefelled，Andsongsofmirthrise，clearandgay，Chauntedbyyouthfulvoices，whereHisbattle—hymnoncefilledtheair——
Whereblazedtheluridcouncilfire，Thevillagechurcherectsitsspire；
Andwherethemysticwar—dancerang，Withitsconfused，discordantclang，Whilestern，fiercelips，withmanyacryForbloodandvengeance，filledthesky，MildMercy，gentleasthedove，Proclaimsherruleofpeaceandlove。
Andofhistrueandfaithfulclan，Ofchildandmatron，maidandman，Ofallheloved，survivesbutone——
Hisearliest，andhisonlyson!
Thatson’ssoleheritagehisfame，Hisstrength，hislikeness，andhisname。
III。
Andthusfromvaryingyeartoyear，Theyouthfulchiefhaslingeredhere；
Chief!——whyishesonoblynamed？
Howmanywarriorsathiscall，ByArcouski’sbreathinflamed，Wouldwithhimfight，andforhimfall？
Ofallhisfather’swarriorthrong，RemainsnotonewhoselipcouldnowRehearsewithhimthebattlesong，Whosehandcouldbendthehostilebow。
Andyet，noweak，complainingword，Fromhissternlipiseverheard；
Andhisbrighteye，soblackandclear，Isnevermoistenedbyatear；
Ofquietmien，andmournfulmood，Helives，astoicofthewood；
Glidingaboutfromplacetoplace，Withnoiselessstep，andsteadypace，Hauntingeachfountain，glen，andgrot，LiketheloneGeniusofthespot。
IV。
Andthiswashewho，standingthere，SeemedasanimageofDespair，Whichagony’sconvulsivestrife，Hadquickenedintobreathinglife。
Thewrithinglip，thebrowallwetWithPain’scold，clammy，deathlikesweat；
Thehand，thatwithunconsciousclasp，Strainedhiskeendaggerinitsgrasp；
Theeye，thatlightenedwiththeblazeOffrenziedPassion’smaniacgaze；
Thenervous，shudderingthrill，whichcameAtintervalsalonghisframe；
Thetremulouslyheavingbreast，——
Thesesignstheinwardstormconfessed：
Yet，throughthosesignsofwo，therebrokeFlashesoffearlessthought，whichspokeAsoulwithin，whosehaughtywillWouldwrestlewithimmortalill，Andonlyquitthestrife，whenfateItsbeingshouldannihilate。
Silenthestood，untilthebreezeBorefromhislipssomewordslikethese。
V。
\"ThewordsIspeakarenocomplaintAndifIbreatheoutmydespair，Itisnotthatmyheartgrowsfaint，Orshrinksfromwhat’tisdoomedtobear。
ThougheverysorrowwhichmayshakeOrrendman’sheart，shouldpiercemyown，Theirstrengthunited，shouldnotmakeMylipbreatheonecomplainingtone。
IfImustsuffer，itshallbeWithafirmheart，asoulelate，Awordlessscorn，whichsilentlyShallmockthesterndecreesoffate。
Theweakmightbend，thetimidshrink，Untilmisfortune’sstormblewby，ButI，achieftain’sson，shoulddrinkItsprofferedcupwithoutasigh。
Anditwillscarcely，tomylip，Seemharsherthanyonfountain’sflow，ForIhaveheldcompanionshipWithMisery，frommyyouthtillnow——
Havefelt，byturns，eachpang，eachcare，Herhaplesssonsaredoomed，tobear；——
Icaughtmymother’spartingbreath，Whenpassedshetothespiritland；
Andfromthefatalfieldofdeath，Where，leadingonhisfearlessband，Withfieryandresistlessmight，Hefell，thoughvictorinthefight，Piercedbythearrowofsomefoe，Isawmyfather’sspiritgo。
AndIhaveseenhiswarriormen，Frommountain，valley，hill，andglen，Departingonebyone，sincethen，Asfromthedryandwitheredspray，Thewiltedleavesareblownaway，Uponsomewindyautumnday：
I，onlyI，amlefttobeThelastleafoftheblightedtree，WhichthefirstwindthatthroughtheskyGoescarelesslycareeringby，Will，initswild，unheededmirth，Rendfromitshold，anddashtoearth：
Thus，herealonehaveIremained，Anoutcast，whereIshouldhavereigned。
VI。
\"HowshallItomyselfalone，Theweaknessofmybosomown？
Why，mindfulofmyfameandpride，Whenmybravebrethrenhaddied；
Why，withmyfriendly，readyknife，DrewInotforthmyuselesslife？
Wasitacowardfearofdeath，Thatbademetreasureupmybreath？
Orhadlifeyetsomegenialray，Thatwooedmeinitswarmthtostay？
Hadearthyetonewhosesmilecouldstir，Myspiritwithdeeploveforher？
Yes，thoughwithinmehopewasdead，AndwildAmbition’sdreamswerefled；
Thougho’ermyblightedheart，DespairDesponded，lovestillnestledthere；
Love!howthepale—facedscorner’slipWouldsneer，tohearmenamethatname；
YetwasitdeepwithinmysoulAsecretbutconsumingflame；
Whoseoverrulingmastership，DefiedslowReason’sdullcontrol!
Andfeltforoneofthatvilerace，Towhommytribehadgivenplace；
Wasnursedinsilenceandinshame!
Shame，fortheweaknessofaheart，Yetbleedingfromth’oppressor’sblow，WhichcouldbestowitsbetterpartUpontheoffspringofafoe!
They，themeandelversofthesoil，Thewieldersofthefellingaxe，——
Becausewewillnotstooptotoil，Nortoitsburdensbondourbacks；
BecausewescornSeduction’swiles，Herlyingwordsandforgedsmiles，They，thefoulslavesoflustandgold，Saythatourbloodandheartsarecold。（3）
Buterethemorrow’sdawninglightHasclimbedyoneasterncraggyheight，One，whosefierceeyeandhaughtybrow，Arelitwithprideandpleasurenow，Shalllearn，atpointofmytruesteel，HowmuchtheRedman’sheartmayfeel，——
Howfearlesslyhestrikesthefoe，Whenloveandvengeanceprompttheblow!
Thoughscornedbyhim，IknowanartCouldstopthebeatingsofhisheart，Erehisownlipscouldsay，’Bestill!’
Asinglearrowfrommybow，Bathedinthepoisonousmanchenille，（4）
Wouldinaninstantlayhimlow；
Sodeadlyistheicychill，Withwhichthelife—blooditcongeals，ThewoundedwarriorscarcelyfeelsItsfataltouchereheexpire：
But，whenRevengewouldgluthisire，HestopsnotwithimmediatedeathThecurrentofhisvictim’sbreath；
Withgasp，andinterveningpause，Thelifebloodfromitssourcehedraws，Marks，inthecrimsonstreamthatflows，Hownearlifevergestoitsclose，——
Anditslastsoul—exhalinggroan，Tohimismusic’ssweetesttone!
Andhe，whosefateitistodie，EreMorning’sbannerfloutsthesky，Theeyeshallsee，thearmshallknow，Thatguidesanddealsth’avengingblow；
Anderehisspiritgoestorest，Rightwellhisscornfulheartshalllearn，Howfiercely，inasavagebreast，Theflamesofloveandhatemayburn。\"
Hespake，anddownthemountain’sside，Withquick，impatientstep，hehied，Threadingtheforest’slonelygloom，Aruthlessministerofdoom。
VII。
’Twasmidnight；calmlyslepttheEarth，Andthemysteriouseyesabove，Gazeddownwithchastenedlooksoflove，Not，aswhenfirsttheyhymnedherbirth，Withardentsongsofholymirth，Butmournfullysereneandclear；——
Asonsomeerringonewegaze，Whosefeethavestrayedfromwisdom’sways，Butwho，inerror，stillisdear。
Faro’eryonswiftlyflowingstreamFairfelltheyoungmoon’ssilverbeam，Andgazingonitsrestlesssheen，Stoodonewhosegarb，andport，andmien，Bespokehimofaforeignland，Oneborntowin，andholdcommand；
Themastermind，theleadingone，Wheredeedsofmanlymightweredone。
Yet，bythehallowedglow，thatcameO’erlipandcheek，o’ereyeandbrow，Hewhobeheld，mightguessthatnowHisthoughtswerenotofwealthandfame：
Whencecouldthatveilingradianceshine，SavefromAffection’sholyshrine？
Andthiswashe，whofromafar，Hadcometobearawayhisbride；
Andlovehadbeentheguidingstar，Thatlithimo’erthetracklesstide；
\"To—morrow，onitssunnywing，Mybridalhoursoonshallbring；
Andthosebrightorbswhicho’ermeshedSuchgentleradiancefromonhigh，Shallshineuponmynuptialbed，Whennexttheywalkalongthesky。
0!whatareallthepompsofearth，Ofhonour，glory，greatness，worth，BesidetheblisswhichLoveconfersUponhishumblestfollowers!\"
Hesaid，andfromtheriverturned；——
Aneye，thatwithfiercehatredburned，Methis，andthisreplywasmade：
\"Thou，haughtyone，shaltbeashadeEredawnsthecomingmorrow’ssun。\"
Then，erethepointhecouldevade，Hefeltthesharpsteelpiercehisbreast，Whilehe，whothefouldeedhaddoneStoodcalmlyby，andsawhimsinkIndeath，besidethewater’sbrink，Saw，gushbygush，thecrimsonbloodPourout，andminglewiththeflood；
Thendrewhisdaggerfromitsrest，Andgazingonitsfearfulhue，Said，\"Thouhastyetonetasktodo。
Hewho，death—wounded，weltersthere，Camehither，o’erthedeeptobearFarofffromherpaternalnest，ThewhitedoveIhavewatchedsolong。
Thefalcon’swingwasboldandstrong，Yetthouhaststayedhiminhisflight；
Strikeonemoreblow，andthouto—nightMay’strest；\"thenlaidhisbosombare，Andburieddeepthedaggerthere，Andbyhisvictim’slifelesstrunk，Withoutasighorgroanhesunk。
CantoIII。
I。
Withplumestowhichthedewdropscling，Widewavesthemornhergoldenwing；
WithcountlessvariegatedbeamsTheempurpledorientglowsandgleams；
AgorgeousmassofcrimsoncloudsThemountain’ssoaringsummitshrouds；
Alongthewavethebluemistcreeps，ThetoweringforesttreesarestirredBythelowwindthato’erthemsweeps，Andwiththematinsongofbird，Thehumofearlybeeisheard，Hailingwithhisshrill，tinyhorn，Thecomingofthebright—eyedmorn；
And，withtheday—beam’searliestdawn，HercouchthefairMazelliquits，Andgaily，fleetlyasafawn，Alongthewildwoodpathssheflits，Hieingfromleafybowertobower，Cullingfromeachitsbudandflower，Ofbrightesthueandsweetestbreath，Toweavetheminherbridalwreath。
Now，pausinginherway，tohearThelayofsomewildwarblernear，Repayinghim，inmockingtone，Withmusicsweeterthanhisown；
Now，o’ersomecrystalstreamlowbending，Herimageinitswavestosee，Withitssweet，gurgledmusicblending，Asongoftenfoldmelody；
Now，chasingthegaybutterfly，Thato’erherpathwaypassedherby，Withgraceascareless，gleeaswild，Asthoughsheweresomethoughtlesschild；
Now，seatedonsomewaysidestone，Withtime’sgreen，messyveilo’ergrown，Insilentthoughtfulness，sheseemsToholdcommunionwithherheart，BeguilingfancywiththedreamsThatfromitsPurerecessesstart。
II。
Thereisasilentpower，thato’erOurbosomswieldsawizardmight，Restoringbygoneyearstolight，Withthesamevividglowtheywore，Eretimehado’ertheirfeaturescastTheshadowyshroudthatveilsthepast：——
Tothosewhowalkinwisdom’sway，’Tiswelcomeasanangel’ssmile；
Butthosewhofromhercounselsstray，Whoseheartsarefullofcraftandguile，Tothem’tisasaconstantgoad——
AweightthatdoublesSorrow’sload，——
Asilentsearcherofthebreast，Whichwillnotlettheguiltyrest。
Inchildhood’spleasant—seasonborn，Ithauntsusinallaftertime；
Fromyouth’ssereneandsunnymornTomanhood’ssternmeridianprime。
Frommanhood，tilltheweightofyears，Andlife’sdullconstanttoil，andtears，Andpassion’severragingstorm，Havedimmedtheeyeandbowedtheform。
True，youth，ofhopeandlovepossessed，Byfriends——youthhasnofoes——caressed，Findsinthepresent——happyboy!——
Enoughofgaietyandjoy；
Andman，whosevisionarybrainBegetsthatidlephantomtrainOfshadows——Power，Wealth，andFame，——
Ascourge——abubble——andaname——
Sooftenandsovainlysought——
Haslittletimeforpeacefulthought；
Andsotheyturnnotbacktogaze，WherefaithfulmemorydisplaysHerrecordofdeparteddays；
Butoh!howlovestheeyeofage，Tomovealongitspicturedpage，Toscanandnumber，o’erando’er，Thejoysthatmayreturnnomore；
Thehopesthat，blightedintheirbloom，Bydisappointment’schillygloom，Weregivensadlytothetomb；
Thelovessowildlyonceenjoyed，Bytime’sunsparinghanddestroyed；
Thebrightimaginativedreams，Portrayedbyrestlessfancy’sbeams，Byrestlessfancy’sbeamsportrayed，Alas!buttodeludeandfade!
Tocounttheseo’erando’eragainIsage’ssoleresortfrompain。
Then，stranger，marvelnotthatI
Haveclaimedsolongthylisteningear；
IcouldnotpassinsilencebyThemestomymemorysodear，Asthosewhichmakemystory’sclose——
Mazelli’slove，Mazelli’swoes。
III。
Ascendingfromthegoldeneast，Thesunhadgainedhiszenithheight，Theguestsweregatheredtothefeast，Preparedtogracethemarriagerite；
Theyouthfulandtheoldwerethere，Therusticswainandbashfulfair；
Theaged，reverendandgray，Yethale，andgarrulous，andgay，Eachtold，towhilethetimeaway，Sometaleofhisownweddingday；
Theyouthful，timorousandshy，Spokelesswithlipthantell—taleeye，That，initsstolenglances，sendsThelanguageLovebest，comprehends。
Thenoontidehourgoesby，andyetThebridegroomtarries——why？andwhere？
Surehecouldnothisvowsforget，Whenshewholoveshimissofair!
Andthenhishonour，faith，andpride，Hadboundhimtoameanerbride，Ifoncehispromisehadbeengiven；
Butshe，sopure，sofaraboveThecommonformsofearthlymould，Soliketheincarnateshapesoflove，Conceived，andborn，andnursedinheaven，Hisloveforhercouldne’ergrowcold!
Andyethecomesnot。Halfwaynow，Fromwhere，athismeridianheight，Hepourshisfullest，warmestlight，Towhere，ateve，inhisdecline，Theday—godsinksintothebrine，Whenhisdiurnaltaskisdone，Descendshiseverburningthrone，Andstillthebridegroomisnot，there——
Say，whyyettarrieshe，andwhere？
IV。
Withinanarbour，rudelyreared，Buttothemaiden’sheartendearedByeverytiethatbindstheheart，Byhope’s，andlove’s，andmemory’sart，——
ForitwasherehefirstpouredoutInwords，theloveshecouldnotdoubt，——
Mazellisilentsitsapart。
Dideverdreamingdevotee，Whoserestlessfancy，fondandwarm，ShapesoutthebrightidealformTowhichhemeeklybendstheknee，Conceiveofaughtsofairasshe？
TheholiestseraphofthesphereMostholy，ifbychanceledhere，Mightdrinksuchlightfromthosesofteyes，ThathewouldholdthemfarmoredearThanallthetreasuresoftheskies。
Yeto’erherbrightandbeauteousbrowShadeaftershadeispassingnow，Likecloudsacrossthepalemoonglancing，Asthoughtonrapidthoughtadvancing，Thrillsthroughthemaiden’stremblingbreast，Notdoubting，andyetnotatrest。
Notdoubting!ManmayturnawayAndscoffatshrines，whereyesterdayHeknelt，inearnestfaith，topray，Andwealthmayloseitscharmforhim，Andfame’salluringstargrowdim，Devotion，avarice，glory，allThepageantriesofearthmaypall；
ButloveisofahigherbirthThanthese，theearth—bornthingsofearth，——
Asparkfromtheeternalflame，Likeit，eternallythesame，ItisnotsubjecttothebreathOfchanceorchange，oflifeordeath。
AndsodoubthasnopowertoblightItsbloom，orquenchitsdeathlesslight，——
Adeathlesslight，apeerlessbloom，Thatbeamsandglowsbeyondthetomb!
Gotellthetrustingdevotee，Hisworshipisidolatry；
Saytothesearcheraftergold，Theprizeheseeksisdullandcold；
Assurethetoilerafterfame，That，won，’tisbutaworthlessname，Amockingshade，aphantasy，——
Andthey，perchance，maylisttothee；
Butsaynottothetrustingmaid，Herloveisscorned，herfaithbetrayed，——
Assoonthywordsmaylullthegale，Asgainhercredencetothetale!
Andstillthebridegroomisnotthere——
Oh!whyyettarrieshe，andwhere？
V。
Itwastheholyvesperhour，Thetimeforrest，andpeace，andprayer，Whenfallsthedew，andfoldstheflowerItspetals，delicateandfair，Againstthechillyeveningair；
Andyetthebridegroomwasnotthere。
Theguests，wholingeredthroughtheday，Hadglided，onebyone，away，Andthen，withpaleandpensiveray，Themoonbegantoclimbthesky，Asfromtheforest，dimandgreen，AsmallandsilentbandwasseenEmergingslowandsolemnly；
Withcautiousstep，andmeasuredtread，Theymovedasthosewhobearthedead；
Andbynolipawordwasspoke，Norothersoundthesilencebroke，Savewhen，low，musical，andclear，Thevoiceofwaterspassingnear，Wassoftlywaftedtotheear，Andthecool，fanningtwilightbreeze，Thatlightlyshooktheforesttrees，Andcreptfromleaftotremblingleaf，Sighed，liketooneoppressedwithgrief。
Whymovetheywithsuchcautiouscare？
Whatpreciousburdendotheybear？
Hush，questioner!thedeadarethere；——
Thevictimofrevengeandhate，OffierceOttali’sfierypride，Withthatsternministeroffate，Ascoldandlifelessbyhisside。
VI。
Stillonward，solemnlyandslow，Andspeakingnotaword，theygo，TillpausingintheirwaybeforeMazelli’squietcottagedoor，Theygentlylaytheirburdendown。
WhencecomesthatshriekofwilddespairThatriseswildlyontheair？
WhoseisthearmsofondlythrownAroundthecold，unconsciousclay，Thatcannotitscaressrepay？
Suchwordlesswowasinthatcry，Suchpain，suchhopelessagony，Nosoul，excludedfromthesky，WhomunrelentingjusticehathCondemnedtobeartheseconddeath，E’erbreatheduponthetroubledgaleAwilderorasadderwail；——
Itrose，allothersoundsabove，Thedirgeofpeace，andhope，andlove!
VII。
Anddayonwearydaywentby，Andlikethedroopingautumnleaf，Shefadedslowandsilently，Inherdeep，uncomplaininggrief；
For，sickoflife’svacuity，Sheneithersoughtnorwishedrelief。
Anddailyfromhercheek，theglowDeparted，andhervirginbrowWascurtainedwithamournfulgloom，——
Ashadeprophetic，ofthetomb；
Andhercleareyes，soblueandbright，Shotforthakeen，unearthlylight，Asifthesoulthatinthemlay，Werewearyofitsgarbofclay，Andprayedtopassfromearthaway；
Norwasthatprayervain，forereThefrozenmonarchoftheyear，Hadblighted，withhisicybreath，Asinglebudinsummer’swreath，Theyshroudedher，andmadehergrave，AndlaidherdownatLodolph’sside；
AndbythewidePotomac’swave，Reposethebridegroomandthebride。
’Tissaid，that，oftatsummermidnight，there，Whenallishushedandvoiceless，andtheair，Sweet，soothingminstreloftheviewlesshand，Swellsripplingthroughtheagedtrees，thatstandWiththeirbroadboughsabovethewavedepending，WiththelowgurgleofthewatersblendingTherustleoftheirfoliage，alightboat，Bearingtwoshadowyforms，isseentofloatAdownthestream，withoutoroarorsail，Tobreakthewave，orcatchthedrivinggale；
Smoothlyandsteadilyitscourseissteered，Untiltheshadowofyoncliffisneared，Andthen，asifsomebarrier，hidbelowTheriver’sbreast，hadcaughtitsglidingprow，Awhile，uncertain，o’eritswaterybed，Ithangs，thenvanishes，andinitsstead，Awan，palelightburnsdimlyo’erthe，waveThatrollsandripplesbyMazelli’sgrave。
NotesToMazelliNote1。
\"AndhowitslongandrockychainWaspartedsuddenlyintwain，Wherethroughachasm，wideanddeep，Potomac’srapidwaterssweep，Whilerocksthatpressthemountain’sbrowNodO’erhiswavesfar，farbelow。\"
\"ThepassageofthePotomac，throughtheBlueRidge，isperhaps，oneofthemoststupendousscenesinnature。Youstandonaveryhighpointofland。OnyourrightcomesuptheShenandoah，havingrangedalongthefootofthemountainahundredmilestoseekavent。OnyourleftapproachesthePotomac，seekingaventalso。
Inthemomentoftheirjunction，theyrushtogetheragainstthemountain，renditasunder，andpassofftothesea。
\"Thefirstglanceatthisscenehurriesoursensesintotheopinionthatthisearthhasbeencreatedintime；thatthemountainswereformedfirst；thattheriversbegantoflowafterwards；that，inthisplaceparticularly，theyhavebeendammedupbytheBlueRidgeMountains，andhaveformedanoceanwhichfilledthewholevalley；
that，continuingtorise，theyhaveatlengthbrokenoveratthisspot，andhavetornthemountaindownfromitssummittoitsbase。
\"Thepilesofreckoneachhand，butparticularlyontheShenandoah，theevidentmarksoftheirdisruptureandavulsionfromtheirbedsbythemostpowerfulagentsofnature，corroboratetheimpression。
Butthedistantfinishingwhichnaturehasgiventothispicture，isofaverydifferentcharacter。Itisatruecontrasttotheforeground。ItisasPlacidanddelightfulasthatiswildandtremendous。
\"For，themountainbeingclovenasunder，shepresentstotheeye，throughthecleft，asmallcatchofsmoothbluehorizon，ataninfinitedistanceintheplaincountry，invitingyou，asitwere，fromtheriotandtumultroaringaround，topassthroughthebreach，andparticipateofthecalmbelow。\"——Jefferson’sNotesonVirginia。
Note2。
\"Savetheplaintivesongofthewhip—poor—will。\"
ThattheIndianmindandlanguagearenotdevoidofpoetry，thenamestheyhavegiventothisbird（thewhip—poor—will）
sufficientlyevidence。Somecallitthe\"Muckawis，\"othersthe\"Wish—ton—wish，\"signifying\"thevoiceofasigh，\"and\"theplaintforthelost。\"Those，whoinitsnativeglensattwilight，havelistenedtoitsindescribablymelancholysong，willknowhowbeautifullyappropriatethesenamesare。
Note3。
\"They，thefoulslaves’oflustandgold，Saythatourbloodandheartsarecold。\"
Ithasbeenadvancedbysomewriters，thatthealmostmiraculousfortitudeoftendisplayedbyIndians，underthemostintensesuffering，istobeaccountedforbytheirinsensibilitytopain，resulting，theyallege，fromadefectivenervousorganization。Fromtheabsenceofadisplayofgallantryandtendernessbetweenthesexes，theyarguealso，inthem，thenonexistenceoflove，anditskindredpassions。Thiswethinkunjust，asitrobsthemofthehonoursofasystemofeducation，whichislife—long，andwhosesoleobjectistoattainthemasteryofallfeeling，physicalormental。TheviewtakenofthissubjectbyRobertson，inhisHistoryofAmerica，tous，seemsmostaccordantwithtruth。Hesays：\"TheamazingsteadinesswithwhichtheAmericansendurethemostexquisitetorments，hasinducedsomeauthorstosupposethat，fromthepeculiarfeeblenessoftheirframe，theirsensibilityisnotsoacuteasthatofotherpeople；aswomen，andpersonsofarelaxedhabit，areobservedtoberobustmen，whosenervesaremorefirmlybraced。ButtheconstitutionoftheAmericansisnotsodifferentinitstexture，fromthatoftherestofthehumanspecies，astoaccountforthisdiversityintheirbehaviour。Itflowsfromaprincipleofhonour，instilledearlyandcultivatedwithsuchcare，astoinspirehiminhisrudeststatewithaheroicmagnanimity，towhichphilosophyhathendeavouredinvaintoformhim，whenmorehighlyimprovedandpolished。Thisinvincibleconstancyhehasbeentaughttoconsiderasthechiefdistinctionofaman，andthehighestattainmentofawarrior。Theideaswhichinfluencehisconduct，andthepassionswhichtakepossessionofhisheart，arefew。Theyoperateofcoursewithmoredecisiveeffect，thanwhenthemindiscrowdedwithamultiplicityofobjects，ordistractedbythevarietyofitspursuits；andwheneverymotivethatactswithanyforceinformingthesentimentsofasavage，promptshimtosufferwithdignity，hewillbearwhatmightseemimpossibleforhumanpatiencetosustain。
ButwheneverthefortitudeoftheAmericansisnotrousedtoexertionbytheirideasofhonour，theirfeelingsofpainarethesamewiththoseoftherestofmankind。\"
Note4。
\"Bathedinthepoisonousmanchenille。\"
TheslightestwoundfromanarrowdippedinthejuiceoftheManchenille，causescertainandspeedydeath。\"Iftheyonlypiercetheskin，thebloodfixesandcongealsinamoment，andthestrongestanimalfallsmotionlesstotheground。\"——Robertson’sAmerica。
S。L。Sawtelle。
DearSir：
Toyou，whohavegivenmefriendshipinadversity，counselinperplexity，andhopeindespondency，permitme，asanexpressionofmydeepandlastinggratitude，toinscribethe\"Misanthrope。\"
Withsentimentsofthehighestrespect，Yourobt。servt。，GeorgeW。Sands。
FrederickCity，September1849。
DramatisPersonae。
Werner——Misanthrope。
Manuel——acottager。
Albert——hisson。
Rebecca——wifetoManuel。
Rose——hisdaughter。
Spirits。
Anaerialchorus。
THEMISANTHRAPERECLAIMED
ADramaticPoemACTI。
Afountainnearthesummitofamountain，fromwhich，throughadeepglen，astreamdescendstothevalleybelow。Acityseeninthedistance。Time，midnight。Wernerstandingnearthefountain。
Werner（solus）。
Eternalrocksandhills!
Mightyandvast；andyou，yegiantoaks，WhosemassybrancheshaveforcenturiesPlayedwiththebreezeandbattledwiththestorm，He，whosoofthastrodyourruggedpaths，Andlaidhimdownbeneathyourshadestorest，Returnstobeyourdwelleronceagain。
Isoonerfarwouldmakeyourwildsmyhome，WithnoughtbutyourrudeeavestoshieldmefromThewinter’scoldorsummer’sheat，thanbeOneofthehundredthousandhumanfliesThatswarmwithinyonfilthycity’swalls。
Here，Iatleastmayliveinsolitude，Freefromaforcedcommunionwitharace，WhosepresencemakesmefeelthatIambound，Bynature，tothethingIloathethemost，Earth’sstateliest，proudest，meanestreptile，man!
Thebeautyofagodadornshisform，Thefoulnessofafiendisinhisheart；
Theviper’s，orthescorpion’sfilthynestNursesafarlessdeadly，poisonousbroodThanarethehellishlusts，theavarice，——
Thepride——thehate——thedouble—faceddeceits——
Thatmakehisbreasttheirdwelling。
Ifhebenotbeneathhell’swishtodamn，Toolostforevenfiendstomeddlewith，Howmusttheylaughtohearhim，inhispride，Baptizehisvices，virtues；makinguseOfholynamestodesignatehiscrimes；
Givinghislustthesacrednameoflove；
Callinghisavariceagoodlysin，Careforhishousehold；naminghisdeceitPraiseworthycaution；boastingofhishate，Whenbenomorecancloakit，asaproofOfstrengthofmindandhonestyofheart。
Forallofgoodnessthatremainsonearth，Thenameofvirtuemightbebanishedfromit。
Fathers，whowasteinshamefulriotingsThebreadforwhichtheirchildrencryathome；
Mothers，whoputasideth’unconsciousbabeThattheymaywrongitsfather；children，whoGrowoldincrimeeretheyhavespenttheiryouth；
Theseareitshabitants。
Icannotbrookthethought，thatIbelongTotheirvilerace。Mysufferingshavebeengreat，Andkeenenoughtoprovemyimmortality；
FordustcouldnothavebornewhatIhavesuffered。
Mymindhaspiercedfar，farbeyondthelengthOfmortalvision，anddiscoveredthingsOfwhichmenscarcelydream，andpaidinpain，ThepriceofwhatitlearnedandboughtwithpangsBywhichathousandageswerecompressedIntoonehourofagony：apowerWhichisaterrortopossess，andyetThisonethoughtonlyirksme。
MethinksthepeacefulearthwillscarcelygiveMydustaresting—placewithinitsbosom，Butcastitforthasiftoovile，tomingleWithclaythatne’erhasbeentheslaveofsin。
What!otherwatchershereatthislonehour？
[Anevilspiritenters，singing。