Protract a curst existence, with the brood
That lap (their very nourishment!) their brother's blood.

Only in the editions of 1798 and 1800.]


[Variant 35:

1842.

It would thy brain unsettle even to hear. 1798.]


[Variant 36:

1842.

Peaceful as some immeasurable plain
By the first beams of dawning light impress'd, 1798.]


[Variant 37:

1827.

... has its hour of rest,
That comes not to the human mourner's breast. 1798.

I too was calm, though heavily distress'd! 1802.]