The Recognition.

'And scandal added'——'Hold!' the Miller cried, And, in an instant, stood at Phoebe's side; For he observed, while list'ning to the tale, Her spirits faulter'd, and her cheeks turn'd pale; Whilst her clasp'd hands descended to her knee She sinking whisper'd forth, 'O God, 'tis he! The good Man, though he guess'd the pleasing truth, Was far too busy to inform the Youth; But stirr'd himself amain to aid his Wife, Who soon restor'd the trembler back to life. Awhile insensible she still appear'd; But, 'O my Brother!' was distinctly heard: The astonisht Youth now held her to his breast; And tears and kisses soon explain'd the rest.

Past deeds now from each tongue alternate fell; For news of dearest import both could tell. Fondly, from childhood's tears to youth's full prime, They match'd the incidents of jogging time;