On The Death of Edward Forbes
Nature, a jealous mistress, laid him low.
He woo'd and won her; and, by love made bold,
She showed him more than mortal man should know,
Then slew him lest her secret should be told.
More verses by Sydney Thompson Dobell
- For Charity's Sake
- Good-Night In War-Time
- He Is Safe
- On Love And Beauty: I: To A Promessa Sposa
- To The Authoress Of
