Nowhither led it seemingly; soft and strong

Giddily sprang its mirth and ultimate hope.

Yet scarce could I resolve it, for its air

Quivered and scintillated glamours dense,

A palpable mist of golden vapour, whence,

On my amazing sight, there flitted nude

The flash of forms voluptuous and rare,

Whose ruby lips soft ruddy juices woo’d.

Pondering I hovered; each the several ways

Touched its responsive motion: this, that wound