On all the street, that, quiet as the cell

IX.

Of Indian saint by Ganges’ marge afar,

Within a moment’s interval became;

For on a rose-ensanguined ivory car,

Of swanlike shape, and lovelier than the wain

Of Dawn, came Laïs, Eros’ idol fair,

Delicious, soft, and warm as vernal air.

X.

A golden tiar begirt her forehead white,