A Sequel to Don Juan — page 49: what you’re looking at

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AOr A SEQUEL To CL. Thus was it with the gentle Leila. She, Nourished in eastern luxury and sloth, . Had known a mother’s smile,—a father’s knee Had she been fondled on,—well-loved by both ! The iron of her orphan destiny Entered her soul—accompanied her growth-— And, though no more unto the eye revealed, Yet not the less remained inside concealed. Cll. Oh? it is not in festive halls alone’ That hearts are glad, and bliss is in the eye ; "Tis not where mirth assumes its loudest tone That bosoms ne’er are heard to heave a sigh ! A heavy heart sits sometimes on a throne— > The velvet curtain oft shrouds agony— And costly diamonds may sparkle o’er A breast with canker gnawing at the core ! CII. The governess, whom Lady Pinchbeck’s care Provided for the orphan’s education, _ Was affable, and blest with a large share Of patience to support, with resignation, Those private griefs which are by no means rare Amongst young ladies in her situation : Thus Leila took éxample from a mind So calm, so meek, so docile and resigned. cComichbooks;com