Closely within my heart must keep           

             His praise for whom that heart is riv'n,           

             And let each fond resentment sleep,           

             For I must die or be forgiven.           

                        

            

            

       VIII.     

 The Spanish Lady's Farewell, 1809.     

             Manuel, I do not shed a tear,           

             Our parting to delay!           

             I dare not listen to my fear!           

             I dare not bid thee stay!           

                        

             The heart may shrink, the spirit fail,           

             But Spaniards must be free;           

             And pride and duty shall prevail           

             O'er all my love for thee!           

                        

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