Whose whirling worlds seem wondrously whiter than is this.

O! vision! vast and various to my view,

Ye stars, which shine “because you’ve nothing else to do.”

I gaze upon your splendours, so superbly spacious—

Good gracious!

A minstrel wanders forth. I’ll quench the light

And hear his music on the airs of night.

(Puts out the candle.)

Enter Roderigo.

I see her! I see her! I see her at the winder,