Now an ye do think my shameful past beyond redemption, if these arms be too vile to clasp her as my wife, if my love shall bring her sorrow or shame hereafter, thenbecause I do truly love herI will see her no more; I willleave her to love one more worthy than I.

Take her, Father and SaviourI will resign herI will bless the hand that smites meI will"he stopped; and big tears, such as drop fearfully from manhood's eye, made known to heaven the agony that tears a parent's heart, whilst piety is occupied in healing it.