II

A pair of iron darbies, when next we met, she wore, [2]

The expression of her features was more thoughtful than before;

And, standing by her side, was he who strove with might and main

To soothe her leaving that dear land she ne'er might see again.

I saw her but a moment, yet methinks I see her now,

As she dropped the judge a curtsey, and he made her a bow.

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