_consequently_ haunted many years before its removal.

In East Grinstead we learned that the Comptons were a noble family, and
traditions of their hospitality are current amongst the oldest
inhabitants of that town.[1]

[1] For the loan of the drawing (made in 1780), whence the first
engraving is copied, we are indebted to the kindness of a
gentleman of East Grinstead; and for the sketch of the latter
to an affectionate relative.

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BATTLE HYMN.

_Imitated from the German of Theodore Korner._[2]

(_For the Mirror_.)


Father, in mercy hear
A youthful warrior's prayer.
Thundering cannons are roaring around me:
Carnage and death, and destruction surround me;
God of eternal power.
Guide me in this dread hour!
Guide me in this dread hour
God of eternal power!
Lead me, base Tyranny manfully braving,