The bountiful fair land of vine and grain,

Of wit and grace and ardour, and strong roots,

Fruits perishable, imperishable fruits;

Furrowed to likeness of the dim grey main

Behind the black obliterating cyclone.

VII.

Behold, the Gods are with her, and are known.

Whom they abandon misery persecutes

No more: them half-eyed apathy may loan

The happiness of pitiable brutes.