(Inferno.)

As florets, by the frosty air of night

Bent down and closed, when day has blanch'd their leaves

Rise all unfolded on their spiry stems,

So was my fainting vigour new restored.

(Inferno.)

As fall off the light autumnal leaves,

One still another following, till the bough

Strews all its honours on the earth beneath.

(Inferno.)