With like effect as water cast on flame:
For he more heated and confused became,
And broke in sorrow from the wondering maid, 170}
Who was at once offended and afraid; }
Yet “Do not go!” she cried, and was awhile obey’d. }
“Art thou then ill, dear friend?” she ask’d, and took
His passive hand—“How very pale thy look!
And thou art cold, and tremblest—pray thee tell
Thy friend, thy Ellen, is her master well?
And let her with her loving care attend