Christ. It was used by Manlius for the same purpose for which it was
originally destined, namely, to measure the height of the sun.

P.T.W.

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THE DYING MAIDEN'S PARDON TO HER FAITHLESS LOVER.

FROM THE FRENCH.

(_For the Mirror._)


If death's keen anguish thou would'st charm
Ere speeds his fatal dart,
Come, place thine hand--while yet 'tis warm,
Upon my breaking heart.

And though remorse--thou may'st not feel
When its last throb is o'er,
Thou'lt say--"that heart which lov'd so well,
Shall passion feel no more."

E'en love for thee forsakes my soul--
Thy work, relentless see,
Near as I am life's destin'd gaol,
I'm frozen--less than thee.