Whose minglings might confuse a Newton's thought,

Were it not that all life must end in one,

Of which we are but dreamers. As he caught

As 'twere the twilight of a former sun,

Thus spoke he: 'I believe the man of whom

You wot, who lies in this selected tomb,

Was a most famous writer in his day;

And therefore travellers step from out their way

To pay him honour;—and myself whate'er

Your honour pleases.' Then most pleased I shook