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ry name, Had, in her solitude, been cheered. Beside the lonely watch-tower stood[134] That grey-haired Man of gentle blood, Who with her Father had grown old 40 In friendship; rival hunters they, And fellow warriors in their day: To Rylstone he the tidings brought; Then on this height the Maid had sought, And, gently as he could, had told 45 The end of that dire Tragedy,[135] Which it had been his lot to see. To him the Lady turned; "You said That Francis lives, _he_ is not dead?" "Your noble brother hath been spared; 50 To take his life they have not dared; On him and on his high endeavour The light of praise shall shine for ever! Nor did he (such Heaven's will) in vain His solitary course maintain; 55 Not vainly struggled in the might Of duty, seeing with clear sight; He was their comfort to the last, Their joy till every pang was past. "I witnessed when to York they came-- 60 What, Lady, if their feet were tied; They might deserve a good Man's blame; But marks of infamy and shame-- These were their triumph, these their pride; Nor wanted 'mid the pressing crowd 65 Deep feeling, that found utterance loud,[136] 'Lo, Francis comes,' there were who cried,[137] 'A Prisoner once, but now set free! 'Tis well, for he the worst defied Through force of[138] natural piety; 70 He rose not in this quarrel, he, For concord's sake and England's good, Suit to his Brothers often made With tears, and of his Father prayed-- And when he had in vain withstood 75 Their purpose--then did he divide,[139] He parted from them; but at their side Now walks in unanimity. Then peace to cruelty and scorn, While to the prison they are borne, 80 Peace, peace to all indignity!' "And so in Prison were they laid-- Oh hear me, hear me, gentle Maid, For I am come with power to bless, By scattering gleams,[140] through your distress, 85 Of a redeeming happiness. Me did a reverent pity move And privilege of ancient love; And, in your service, making bold, Entrance I gained to that st
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