1. Is this the soul that dwells within this frame?
Would that for loss of it were grief not calm!

2. You will not see man whom you know is wise
Save seeking cover from his guilt in lies.

3. And nature makes him when he's aged and grey
Do what he did or shunned in youth's bright day.

4. Better than riding darkened ignorance
Is riding to your death not caring whence

5. Comes on you fate; though safety is desired
Often is missed through very fear inspired;

6. And much life's velvet whom time lately clothed
In the first down by manhood is not loathed.