This page needs to be proofread.
“Even to the last-one effort more
“To attest my Faith, if not restore.
“Hear then,” said he, “while I impart,
“My Son, the last wish of my heart.
—“The Banner strive thou to regain;
“And, if the endeavour be not vain,
“Bear it—to whom if not to thee
“Shall I this lonely thought consign?—
“Bear it to Bolton Priory,
“And lay it on Saint Mary's shrine,—
“To wither in the sun and breeze
“Mid those decaying Sanctities.
“There let at least the gift be laid,
“The testimony there displayed;
“Bold proof that with no selfish aim,
“But for lost Faith and Christ’s dear name,
“I helmeted a brow though white,
“And took a place in all men’s sight;
