If when thou hear'st of thousands massacred, Oh, gracious God! When the spirits of the murder'd innocent King of France! Protect the lowly, feed the hungry ones, And Gratitude and Love establish thus Thy reign. Believe me, King, that hireling guards That totters underneath him." SOUTHEY. g To be uttered with an air of Majesty; the right hand may at the same time be pressed on the left breast. King" requires a strong rising Inflection, with a considerable suspension of the voice. h The strongest expression of disdainful Haughtiness should be here assumed. Most solemn and impressive manner. The tone and manner should be preserved with a feeling apparently bordering on Disgust. The Speaker may here suddenly rise and deliver this prayer with elevated hands. The tone of voice should be low but full, and the manner most earnest. The most solemn and impressive manner should be here resumed, with a degree of Earnestness, approaching at the conclusion towards Vehemence. THE DYING SOLDIER. (PLAINTIVE EXPRESSION.) The principal Rhetorical Figures are the Ecphonesis, and the Prosopopeia. a Bravely done and like a Briton! still he'll charge again : b Oh! that spear his fate has written! See! he sinks on heaps of slain ! The trumpet sounds- -the fight grows bolder, d Heaven shield thee gallant soldier! e Quickly be thy spirit sped Pale, bloodless death stalks grimly round thee- Now, the conflict wider spreads-- g Sink not brother! lo! where beaming, a Exulting tone and manner, with a long pause at "again." The eye should be intent on the supposed object, and the right hand be extended towards it. b Here is a transition to a strong expression of Sympathy, bordering on Distress, requiring a most plaintive tone. The delivery becomes more rapid, the manner hasty, and the tone of voice elevated. d Earnest Prayer, both hands being directed upwards. e The voice again assumes a plaintive expression, with much feeling. f The delivery again becomes rapid, and the tone of voice elevated. This address requires a sympathizing, cheering tone, with a consider able degree of h Enthusiasm. "Victory! and have we conquer'd ? m Down dropp'd his arm, his cheek grew pale, His soul exulting on the gale, n Prolong'd the victory. The manner of the dying soldier may be naturally imagined to be languid, altho' most anxious. kHe here becomes tranquil and resigned. 1 With an expiring effort he rouses all his energies to shout "Victory." m Great degree of Solemnity. Lengthened utterance. n LOYALTY IN CHAINS. Sir Roger L'Estrange, the supposed writer of this piece, was imprisoned on account of his adherence to the cause of Charles I. Having obtained a Commission from Charles for reducing Lynn, in Norfolk, then in possession of the parliament, his design was discovered, he was seized, tried by a court martial, and condemned to die, He was subbut was reprieved, and confined in Newgate for a considerable time. sequently released, and served in the parliament of James 11. (SOLEMN AND DIGNIFIED MANNER.) The principal Rhetorical Figures are the Metaphor, and the Simile. a Beat on, proud billows! Boreas, blow! Swell curled waves high as Jove's roof! Your incivility doth shew That innocence is tempest proof. с Though surly Nereus frown, my soul is calm, That which the world miscalls a jail, A private closet is to me; a Calm manner, with a philosophical indifference. By "Billows" he refers to the waves, and by "Boreas" to the blasts of fortune. b An expression of Scorn. c Much Dignity of manner. d Resumes a philosophical indifference. e Whilst a good Conscience is my bail, And innocence my liberty. Locks, bars, and solitude together met, Into this private room am turn'd; 8 The Cynic loves his poverty, The Pelican her wilderness; And 'tis the Indian's pride to be Stoics, we see Contentment cannot smart. h These manacles upon my arm, I, as my mistress' favours wear; Like some high prized margarite; Am cloister'd up from public sight. And thus-proud SULTAN-I'm as great as THEE ! n When once, my Prince affliction hath, e The Speaker may cast a look round him with a sneer of Contempt. f This verse requires to be uttered with a strong expression of Scorn. Again he resumes a philosophical indifference. h Extend the hands and point to the ancles with a k half-laugh of Contempt. 1 Cast a glance round the supposed dungeon. m Here he assumes much self-importance. n The manner becomes calm and sedate. Now not to suffer shews no loyal heart, -Subjects must bear a part. What, though I cannot see my King, Which maketh what I have not mine. My King from me what adamant can part, P Have I not seen the nightingale How doth she chaunt her wonted tale, Even then her charming melody doth prove, I am that bird! whom they combine Yet though they do my corps confine, Yet maugre hate, And tho' immured- r q my soul is free! My soul is free-as ambient air- Although rebellion do my body bind, • This expression of loyalty requires a correspondent warmth of manner. p Again he resumes a calm and composed manner. q Much animation. "Rebels" and " King" require a most powerful Emphasis. r This last verse should be spoken in a guy and elevated tone; the heart so glowing with devotedness to his Sovereign, as to be insensible to the pain of Captivity. |