“Dear Anna, why that falling tear,
Dost weep, my love, because we part?
My constancy thou need’st not fear;
Thy Henry boasts a faithful heart.
Or dost thou fear the sea’s rough wave,
May thy dear Henry’s life destroy?
Trust me, Providence can save
His life, to give his Anna joy.
Dearest love, once more adieu?
Stern duty calls, I must obey,-
Strong beats my heart with love and you,-
Farewell, my life-I dare not stay.
To battle then, the hero went,
Amid contending armies strife;
An angel guard, by heaven sent,
Preserv’d the gallant Henry’s life.
To Gallia’s shore he bade adieu?
The cover’d field with heros slain;
On wings of love he homeward flew,
His heart’s dear treasure to obtain.
His laurels at her feet were laid:
My life? my Anna, e’er command;
Sweetly smil’d the blushing maid,
And blest him with her willing hand.
(Elizabeth Beverley)”
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