The shade, the gloom of death. Hither! Behold—

Around the sun a garland dusk—of blood!

Yet listen—dost not hear the shriek of birds

Of evil omen?—In the fatal air

A sadness broods, which heavy on my heart

Sinks and compels my tears.—But why weep you?

Jonathan.

Great God of Israel! is thy face withdrawn

Thus, from thy people’s king? him, once thy servant,

Leav’st thou to foes infernal?