Excerpt from Siege of Newport

Inquire why venture on so hold a theme, Ours but to follow, Providence designs We tread the paths, the paths of duty seem. If circumstance beyond our own control Guide, shape resistlessly our aims and ends, But weak the faith, if our poor human soul Upon its own unaided strength depends. From early youth my vernal seasons spent Amidst the enchantments of this lovely land, To whom the siege a deeper interest lent From that near kinsman under whose command In freedom's cause the dauntless patriots fought, And justly claimed the well contested field: That victory with consequences fraught Forced foreign rule our independence yield.

Besides, the winged words are now my own That ¿ew from ship to shore that bloody day, Till, every doubt to firm conviction grown.

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