Yet we condemn not him who bravely stood, 310 To seal his country"s freedom with his blood; And if, in after-times, a ruthless band Of fell invaders sweep my native land, May she, by Chili"s stern example led, Hurl back his thunder on the a.s.sailant"s head; Sustained by Freedom, strike the avenging blow, And learn one virtue from her ancient foe!
[230] One of the most beautiful of the beautiful climbing plants of South America.
END OF VOLUME I.