Memories of her that fragrance brought. Forlorn

That vigil of the watching outcast grew;

He crept towards the kitchen, sheltered by a yew.

The windows of the kitchen opened wide.

Again the fragrance came; a woman spoke;

Old Mrs. Occleve talked to one inside.

A smell of cooking filled a gust of smoke.

Then fragrance once again, for herbs were broke;

Pourri was being made; the listener heard

Things lifted and laid down, bruised into sweetness, stirred.