Poemata Latin Greek and Italian Poems Author:John Milton At length, my friend, the far-sent letters come, — Charged with thy kindness, to their destin'd home, — They come, at length, from Deva's2 Western side, — Where prone she seeks the salt Vergivian tide.3 — Trust me, my joy is great that thou shouldst be, — Though born of foreign race, yet born for me, — And that my sprightly friend, now free to roam, — ... more »Must seek again so soon his wonted home.