Such was this rude rhyme—rhyme is of the rude—

But such inspired the Norseman's solitude,

Who came and conquered; such, wherever rise

Lands which no foes destroy or civilise,100

Exist: and what can our accomplished art

Of verse do more than reach the awakened heart?[380]

VI.

And sweetly now those untaught melodies

Broke the luxurious silence of the skies,

The sweet siesta of a summer day,