The walls of the cave were of marble.
From the roof hung crystal chandeliers which Peneus’ servants had made.
On the floor was a soft green carpet woven by the water fairies.
Peneus brought his most beautiful pebbles to Daphne’s cave every night.
He sang songs to her in the evenings and told her stories of his travels.
She visited with him the great island which he was building in the sea.
When the morning star shone in the sky it was Daphne who awakened the birds and flowers.
With her golden hair flying behind her, she sped into the forest. Everything awoke when they felt the touch of her rosy fingers, and smiled as they saw her happy face.
The trees and the forest animals were her playfellows, and she had no wish for other friends.
She learned their ways, and the deer could not run more swiftly than she, nor the birds sing more sweetly.