You soon shall meet where you can part no more."[9]

Awe-struck, his sacred wisdom she confest,
Which pour'd sweet consolation on her mind;
She cross'd her blood-stain'd hands upon her breast,
And bow'd her humble, grateful head, resign'd.

AUGUST 27, 1794.

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[Footnote 1: Alluding to the armour of the Romani.]

[Footnote 2: The Britons fought in low chariots, which they could leave
and re-ascend at pleasure.]

[Footnote 3: The shield being their only armour, when held out to
protect a wounded or dying friend, left them defenceless.]

[Footnote 4: The groves were consecrated to the celebration of religious
mysteries.]

[Footnote 5: The Roman standard.]

[Footnote 6: The Druids are said to have preached the doctrine of
transmigration, in order to inspire their warriors with the greater
contempt of death.]

[Footnote 7: The practice of staining themselves with blue was common
among the Britons.]