[Footnote A: Mr. Hodges, in his Travels in India, page 28, mentions,
that between Banglepoor and Mobgheir, it is the custom of the women of
the family to attend the tombs of their friends after sun-set; and
observes, "it is both affecting and curious to see them proceeding in
groups, carrying lamps in their hands, which they place at the head of
the tomb."]




LINES

TO MISS C.

_On her leaving the Country_.


Since Friendship soon must bid a fond adieu,
And, parting, wish your charms she never knew,
Dear Laura hear one genuine thought express'd,
Warm from the heart, and to the heart address'd:--
Much do I wish you all your soul holds dear,
To sooth and sweeten ev'ry trouble here;
But heav'n has yielded such an ample store,
You cannot ask, nor can I wish you, more;
Bless'd with a sister's love, whose gentle mind,
Still pure tho' polish'd, virtuous and refin'd,
Will aid your tend'rer years and innocence
Beneath the shelter of her riper sense.
Charm'd with the bright example may you move,