There, safely guarded by the woods behind, He hears the chiding of the baffled wind, Hears Winter calling all his terrors round, 490

The negro replied to his chidings in a humble way, saying 'I couldn't help it, sir, I couldn't help it' Mr. C. finally turned to us, and said in a calmer tone, "The poor fellow got confused, and was frightened half to death.

I cannot love them; and I feel your glad Chiding from the grave, That my all was only worth at all, what Joy to you it gave.

In sweet reproach her joy is hid; Her trembling voice is low, Less like the chiding than the chid: "How couldst Thou leave us so?"