minish'd

Updated: May 6, 2025

But when 'twas donn'd, it was a massive chain, Such as might bind the champion of the Jews, Even when his looks were longest it hath dwindled, Hath minish'd in its substance and its strength, As sunk the greatness of the House of Avenel. When this frail thread gives way. I to the elements Resign the principles of life they lent me. Ask me no more of this! the stars forbid it."

Sir Walter Scott - The Monastery