In our research, and puzzled when we find.
“‘Could not some spirit, in its kindness, steal
Back to our world, and some dear truth reveal?
Say there is danger—if it could be done,
Sure one would venture—I would be the one;
And when a spirit—much as spirits might—
I would to thee communicate my light!’
“I sought my daring brother to oppose, 520
But awful gladness in my bosom rose.
I fear’d my wishes; but through all my frame