With startled glance I saw a figure bright,
No larger than a star, on luminous wings
Borne towards me with a swift continuous flight,
From some green island in the Occident.
At first, methought that Hesper from his throne
Upon the forehead of the firmament
Had parted, and was gliding o’er the foam
Of ocean towards me; but my error soon
Became apparent—for a gorgeous bird,
Apparelled in full many a splendid plume