Magnanimity Baffled.

"Sharp words we had before the fight; 2But—now the fight is done— Look, here's my hand," said the Victor bold, 2"Take it—an honest one! What, holding back? I mean you well; Though worsted, you strove stoutly, man; The odds were great; I honor you; 2Man honors man. "Still silent, friend? can grudges be? 2Yet am I held a foe?— Turned to the wall, on his cot he lies— 2Never I'll leave him so! Brave one! I here implore your hand; Dumb still? all fellowship fled? Nay, then, I'll have this stubborn hand" He snatched it—it was dead.