V.

He spoke brief words--but deep, consoling, tender; Iberia’s language War’s quick ear had taught; His thrilling voice new confidence doth lend her, But tow’rds the floor her eyes an instant brought Sent back the flood of agonizing thought. And wild she cried, and frantic was her wail; And shuddering she nigh fell, till Nial caught The bruiséd lambkin in his arms, and pale He bore her through the door, and fanned her in the gale.