TO JAMES FORBES, ESQ. Author of “The Oriental Memoirs,” WHO ASKED FOR SOME LINES OF MY HAND-WRITING ON LEAVING FRANCE, AFTER HIS CAPTIVITY AT VERDUN.

TO JAMES FORBES, ESQ.

Author of “The Oriental Memoirs,” WHO ASKED FOR SOME LINES OF MY HAND-WRITING ON LEAVING FRANCE, AFTER HIS CAPTIVITY AT VERDUN.

WHEN sever'd from this hostile shore, A weary captive now no more, Home, cherish'd home, shall glad your sight In blessedness of fresh delight; While love shall weave new spells around That spot of consecrated ground, Where sweet domestic joy imparts The charm that binds congenial hearts, And filial tenderness prepares A balm for all terrestrial cares: — Forget not, — ah, forget not those Who sought to soothe the captive's woes! Exult, be happy, and be free, But give one pensive thought to me!