What thoughts were in his mind
It would be hard to spell:

What thoughts were in George Nidiver
I rather guess than tell.

But sure that rifle's aim,
Swift choice of generous part,
Showed in its passing gleam

The depths of a brave heart.

XI

SUCCESS

ONE thing is forever good;
That one thing is Success,
Dear to the Eumenides,

And to all the heavenly brood.

Who bides at home, nor looks abroad,

Carries the eagles and masters the sword,

BUT if thou do ti y best,

Without remission, without rest,
And invite the sunbeam,

And abhor to feign or seem

Even to those who thee should love

And thy behavior approve;

If thou go in thine own likeness,

Be it health or be it sickness;

If thou go as thy father's son,
If thou wear no mask or lie

Dealing purely and nakedly;