But thou art welcome—it will well defend

Thee from the bitter tempest,” and he showed

The open pass. Beneath its arch they bend:

From mid the room the blazing fagots sent

The smoke and sparkles through the vault’s low vent,

LXXVII.

And, shining round, did for the ceiling show

The braided mat of many colors made,—

Veiled here and there, where, hanging in a row,