[Page 183]. l. [284]. Like . . . string. In this expressive line we hear the quick patter of the beads. Clymene has had much the same experience as Oceanus, though she does not philosophize upon it. She has succumbed to the beauty of her successor.
[Page 184]. ll. [300-7]. We feel the great elemental nature of the Titans in these powerful similes.
l. [310]. Giant-Gods? In the edition of 1820 printed 'giant, Gods?' Mr. Forman suggested the above emendation, which has since been discovered to be the true MS. reading.
[Page 185]. l. [328]. purge the ether, clear the air.
l. [331]. As if Jove's appearance of strength were a deception, masking his real weakness.
[Page 186]. l. [339]. Cf. i. [328-35], ii. [96].
ll. [346-56]. As the silver wings of dawn preceded Hyperion's rising so now a silver light heralds his approach.
[Page 187]. l. [357]. See how the light breaks in with this line.
l. [366]. and made it terrible. There is no joy in the light which reveals such terrors.
[Page 188]. l. [374]. Memnon's image. Memnon was a famous king of Egypt who was killed in the Trojan war. His people erected a wonderful statue to his memory, which uttered a melodious sound at dawn, when the sun fell on it. At sunset it uttered a sad sound.