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。
　　DearSir，——
　　Inhumbletestimonyofmygratitudeforyourservicesasafriend，andmyadmirationandrespectforyourcharacterandworthasanauthorandaman，permitmetodedicatetoyouthepoemof"Mazelli。"
　　Yourobedientservant，GeorgeW。Sands。
　　ToSamuelTyler，Esq。，OftheMarylandBar。
　　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。