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He guided the trembling feet along,
Proud that his own were firm and strong.
Proud that his own were firm and strong.
Line by Line
Line 25: "He guided the trembling feet along,"
Important words
guided
→ showed and supported the way
trembling
→ shaking because of fear or weakness
Meaning:
He carefully leads the woman’s shaking feet across.
Line 26: "Proud that his own were firm and strong."
Important words
firm
→ steady and strong
Meaning:
The boy feels proud that his own feet are steady and strong.
Summary of Stanza 13
" He guided the trembling feet along, "
(He carefully leads the woman’s shaking feet across.)
" Proud that his own were firm and strong. "
(The boy feels proud that his own feet are steady and strong.)
Overall meaning: He carefully supports her trembling feet while feeling grateful for his own strength.
