Duke of Gordon's three daughters (1840-1850)/The hero may perish
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THE HERO MAY PERISH.
The hero may perish, his country to save,
And he lives in the records of fame;
The sage may the dungeons of tyranny brave—
Ever honour'd and blest be his name!
But virtue that silently toils or expires,
No wreath for the brow to entwine:
That asks but a smile—but a fond sigh requires,
O woman! that virtue is thine.
This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.
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