On Williams’ ears, the sea-birds’ jangling cries.

LXVI.

Or the lone fowler, in his light canoe,

Round jutting point all warily did glide,

And pause awhile to watch, with steadfast view,

Where the long-diving loon might break the tide;

Then, noiseless, near the myriad seafowl drew,

And, baffled, saw them scur, with clangor wide,

Up from the foamy flood, and, mounting high,

Darken the day, and seek another sky.