Nor showed the least alarm.
I neared, it raised its head at this,
As if it sought a mother's kiss—
I could not do it harm.
I gave it food; and soon to rest,
Like some young bird in leafy nest,
It slumb'ring fell, without a fear
For morrow's care, or danger near.
I sat me down the bed beside,
And tried to sleep, but vainly tried.