And scarce the curves that moved him did untwist;

But o’er them floating, like a globe of mist,

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His quivering rattles buzzed. With curious eyes,

Williams beheld him gradually advance,

Then grasped a wand, then paused with fixed surprise,

To see the gorgeous radiance, moving, glance

The hues of heaven;—to see, now sink, now rise,

His bending spires,—his wavering colors dance;

And at each change of that deep thrilling hum