And diamonded with panes of quaint device,

Innumerable of stains and splendid dyes

As are the tiger-moth's deep-damasked wings;

And in the midst, 'mong thousand heraldries,

And twilight saints, and dim emblazonings,

A shielded scutcheon blushed with blood of queens and kings.

Full on this casement shone the wintry moon,

And threw warm gules on Madeline's fair breast

As down she knelt for heaven's grace and boon;

Rose-bloom fell on her hands, together pressed,