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 34. The Saint and the Hero  O AGED Saint! far off I heard  The praises of thy name; Thy deed of power, thy prudent word,  Thy zeal's triumphant flame.  I came and saw; and, having seen,  Weak heart, I drew offence From thy prompt smile, thy simple mien,  Thy lowly diligence.  The Saint's is not the Hero's praise;  This I have found, and learn Nor to malign Heaven's humblest ways,  Nor its least boon to spurn.  Bay of Biscay .  December 10, 1832.