"Nor be a witness of the facts you state,
"Nor as my own adopt your love or hate:
"I will not earn my dinner when I dine,
"By taking all your sentiments for mine;
"Nor watch the guiding motions of your eye,
"Before I venture question or reply;

"Nor when you speak affect an awe profound,

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Sinking my voice, as if I fear'd the sound; "Nor to your looks obediently attend,

"The poor, the humble, the dependant friend : "Yet son of that dear mother could I meet"But lo! the mansion-'tis a fine old seat!"

The Brothers met, with both too much at heart
To be observant of each other's part;

“ Brother, I'm glad,” was all that George could say, Then stretch'd his hand, and turn'd his head away; For he in tender tears had no delight,

But scorn'd the thought, and ridiculed the sight;

Yet now with pleasure, though with some surprise, He felt his heart o'erflowing at his eyes.

Richard, mean time, made some attempts to speak, Strong in his purpose, in his trial weak;

Nor at our will her warm emotions cool;

At length affection, like a risen tide,

Stood still, and then seem'd slowly to subside; Each on the other's looks had power to dwell, And Brother Brother greeted passing well.

TALES OF THE HALL.

BOOK II.

THE BROTHERS.

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Further Account of the Meeting-Of the Men-The Mother-The Uncle-The private Tutor-The second Husband-Dinner Conversation-School of the Rector and Squire-The Master.