I summoned my two servants, both were strong, And bade them take two packs I fain would send Upon a journey that was very long, And leave them at the hearthstone of my friend. One servant's name was Love, the other, Duty, Alike in some respects, in others not. Love was fair and garlanded in beauty, While Duty looked severe with anxious thought. They started off upon the rugged road, I watched them as they climbed the lofty hill, Each bravely bearing up the heavy load, Each looked as though his task he would fulfill. But, ere they reached the scraggled mountain's top, Poor Duty fell and quit to my dismay, And then I knew when Love refused to stop, "Duty so soon tires—Love goes all the way." |