But suddenly they seek out

The work they were to go about;

And sparks, that had before inactive lain,

Each separate had its portion ta'en;

Though scattered for a while, designed to meet again.

Thus far contrived the wary fire,

Thinking how many 'twould undo;

Fearing their just complaint,

And the perpetual restraint;

It winked, as one would think 'twould fain