In other countries too), desired to greet

His royal consort, and in bed to meet,

A night-gown solely o'er his back he threw,

And then proceeded to the interview,

Knocked softly at the door, on which a fair,

Who waited on the queen with anxious care,

Allowed the prince to enter; took his light,

(Which only glimmered in the midst of night,)

Then put it out, and quickly left the room:—

A little lantern to dispel the gloom,