And now, no longer letted of his prey,

He leaps up at it with enraged desire;

O'erlooks the neighbours with a wide survey,

And nods at every house his threatning fire.

223.

The ghosts of traitors from the bridge descend,

With bold fanatic spectres to rejoice;

About the fire into a dance they bend,

And sing their sabbath notes with feeble voice.[181]