Forlorn, and gazing on the deep blue surge,

O'ershadowed there by many a Hero's grave;

Weak still with loss of blood, he scarce could urge

A few brief questions; and the answers gave

No very satisfactory information

About his past or present situation.

LXXX.

He saw some fellow captives, who appeared

To be Italians (as they were in fact)—

From them, at least, their destiny he heard,