My ramble finished, I returned.

Beau, trotting far before,

The floating wreath again discerned,

And, plunging, left the shore.

I saw him, with that lily cropped,

Impatient swim to meet

My quick approach, and soon he dropped

The treasure at my feet.

Charmed with this sight, the world, I cried,

Shall hear of this, thy deed: