And wondering fish in shining waters gaze.

232.

Old father Thames raised up his reverend head,

But feared the fate of Simois would return;[183]

Deep in his ooze he sought his sedgy bed,

And shrunk his waters back into his urn.

233.

The fire, mean-time, walks in a broader gross;[184]

To either hand his wings he opens wide;

He wades the streets, and straight he reaches cross,