Pass the charmed limits, and our peace invade!’
He said, and, resting on the casket there,
Melted from sight into the sombre shade:
He chose my serpent for his earthly lair;
Swelled his huge volumes, and inspired his head,
And taught his tongue to speak the future well,
And charms most wise that can the bravest quell.
XXXIV.
“And dar’st thou, stranger, brave his glance of fire?
Dar’st thou confront the terror of his charms?