A Subject Race

They kncw not whence the tyrant eame; They did not even know his name. Yet he compelled them one and all To bow in bondage to his thrall, And from thoir lips allegiance wrung, Although a stranger to their tongue. Whilst he was wrapped in royal stato Their honra of toil wcre long and late. No moment could they cali their own Within the precincts of the throne, And when thuy droamed their work was o'er He only made them slave the more. Although the eonquering lting was he Of people v.'ho had onco been free, No word of prai.se or promise feil Prom him his subjeota served so well, And none of those who crowned him lord Received a shadow of reward. Obedience to his behest Destroyed their peace. disturbed their re3t. Yet when his drowsy eyes grew dim No mortal dared to waken him. They stolo about with stealthy tread- "The baby is asleen. " thev said.