From hour to hour, and, in the silence deep,

See shadows move, and almost hear them scoff.

XV.

Oh, come to me, To-morrow! like a friend,

And not as one who bideth for the clock.

Be swift to come, and I will hear thee knock,

And though the night refuse to make an end

Of her dull peace, I promptly will descend

And let thee in, and thank thee for the shock.

XVI.