And knights and dames, and dwarfs portray’d,[[68]]

And bright arms gleaming down the glade;

Drew Magic, muttering powerful spell;

And Witchcraft with demoniac yell.

Hark! the last trunk that axe assails;

See! the plough tears the writhing vales;

Stop, thoughtless clown! nor dare to bring

Destruction on that Fairy-Ring,

Imprinted deep with stainless green,

And lasting beauty, seldom seen.