Note 96 — THE WHITE DOE OF RYLSTONE;

"Now when 'tis not your aim to oppose," Said he, "in open field your Foes; Now that from this decisive day Your multitude must melt away, An unarmed Man may come unblamed; To ask a grace, that was not claimed Long as your hopes were high, he now May hither bring a fearless brow; When his discountenance can do No injury,—may come to you. Though in your cause no part I bear, Your indignation I can share; Am grieved this backward march to see, How careless and disorderly! I scorn your Chieftains, Men who lead, And yet want courage at their need; Then look at them with open eyes! Deserve they further sacrifice? My Father!..." 1815.