A Sequel to Don Juan — page 204: what you’re looking at

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DON JUAN. 195 CXIILL. Over the sick they bend, as if the weak And wasted forms were those of dear relations : And from the world no recompense they seek, No guerdon for their pious occupations. Kindly they act—complacently they speak, With cheerfulness pursue their avocations, And to the wounded body or the heart Their healing influence alike impart. CXIV. These were the good ‘“‘ Sisters of Charity,” And ’twas a hospital where Juan lay.— Long was it ere unto his memory Came the events of the preceding day ; And then he learnt that it perchance would be Some weeks before ’twere safe to move away ;— ‘‘ But,’’ added his informant, in a tone Of sweetness, ‘‘all attention should be shown.’’ CXV. The Sister, who gave this assurance, wore Her veil upon her face ; and though the eye Of Juan sought behind it to explore, Naught of the countenance could he espy. And not alone her head the crape was o’er ; Shoulders and neck it shrouded carefully, As if she were most anxious to conceal Charms which in nuns ’twere sinful to reveal. COnmiclbooks. conn