She call’d a servant, whom she sent to rest,

Then made excuse to her attentive guest;

She own’d the thoughts confused—’twas very true,

He brought a dear departed friend in view; 640

Then, as he listen’d, bade him welcome there }

With livelier looks and more engaging air, }

And stirr’d the fire of ling, and brush’d the wicker chair; }

Waiting his order, with the cheerful look

That proved how pleasant were the pains she took.

He was refresh’d——They spake on various themes— }