Where are they all? and where the merchandise

I treasured once—an empire's golden prize,

The empire of a soul, which, in a day,

Lost all its wealth? I was deceiv'd, I say,

For I had reckon'd on propitious skies.

XIV.

I look'd afar, and saw no sign of wrack.

I look'd anear, and felt the summer breeze

Warm on my cheek; and forth upon the seas

I sent my ships; and would not have them back,