Distinct unto the farthest reef and isle,
The clouds began to be.
Huge forms ’neath sombre draperies, awhile
Made slow uncertain rally;
But as their wills conjoined, and from the north
The leader shook his lance, O then how fair
Unvested, they stood forth,
In diverse armor, plumed majestically,
Each with his own esquires, a King in air!
Up moved the dark vanguard,