But when the man has stood,

Anon, in garish outer light,

Feeling the first wild fever of the blood

That places self with self at strife

Whether to hoard or drain the wine of life,—

When the broad pageant flares upon the sight,

And tuneful Pleasure plumes her wing

And the crowds jostle and the mad bells ring,—

Then he, who sees the vain world take slow heed

Albeit of his worthiest and best,