The poetical works of Edgar Allan Poe, with original memoir. Illustrated by F. R. Pickersgill, R.A., John Tenniel, Birket Foster, Felix Darlay [and others]

SCENES FROM " POLITIAN."
To me, Castiglione; the bearer being
Baldazzar, Duke of Surrey. I am aware
Of nothing which might warrant thee in this thing,
Having given thee no offence. Ha! —am I right?'Twas a mistake?-undoubtedly —we all
Do err at times.
POLITIAN.
Draw, villain, and prate no more!
CASTIGLIONE.
Ha!-draw?-and villain? have at thee then at once,
Proud Earl!
[Draws.
POLITIAN [drawing].
Thus to the expiatory tomb,
Untimely sepulchre, I do devote thee
In the name of Lalage!