From evil-boding words restrain.

Strophe VI

And then upon the ground

Pouring the golden streams of saffron veil,

She cast a glance around

That told its piteous tale,

At each of those who stood prepared to slay,

Fair as the form by skilful artist drawn,

And wishing, all in vain, her thoughts to say;

For oft of old in maiden youth's first dawn,