Scanning his destined prey, and through the broom,

Thrice stealing on his ears, the whining cry

Swelled by degrees above the tempest high.

XLIV.

Wayworn he stood—and fast that stormy night

Was gathering round him over hill and dale;

He looked around and by the lingering light,

Found he had paused within a narrow vale;

On either hand a snow-clad rocky height

Ascended high, a shelter from the gale,