...the glad April of historic life— Fell the great cannoneer. The wondrous lulling of a hero's breath His bleeding country weeps; Hushed—in th' alabaster arms of Death— Our young Marcellus sleeps! Grander and nobler than the child of Rome, Curbing his chariot steeds, The knightly scion of a Southern home Dazzled the world—with deeds! Gentlest and bravest in the battle's b...