Wrapp’d in her garment to the neck, she flew

Once more the image beautiful to view:

The form divine of the enchanting god

Melted the maiden’s heart, and fired her blood:

What majesty displays his forehead high!

What tender mournful smiles beam from his eye

Of fire! his bosom seems t’exhale a sigh:

’Twas meant for Gerda; from his polish’d brow

Adown his ivory neck the golden tresses flow:

With hand placed on his heart he seems to say;