Or that our Sires had a more gifted eye

For such sights, though the tale is half believed,

The Friar of late has not been oft perceived.

XXXVII.

"The last time was——"—"I pray," said Adeline—

(Who watched the changes of Don Juan's brow,

And from its context thought she could divine

Connections stronger than he chose to avow

With this same legend)—"if you but design

To jest, you'll choose some other theme just now,