That know not sight of man, or sound.

Hot Vasques stood upon the rim,

High, bold, and fierce with crag and spire.

He saw a far gray eagle swim,

He saw a black hawk wheel, retire,

And shun that desert wide a-wing,

But saw no other living thing.

High in the full sun's gold and flame

He halting and half waiting came

And stood below the belt of wood,