That terror doth invade the hearts of all;

But what I now relate is mine alone—435

A terrifying vision of the night.

Old Man: What was this vision? Speak and share thy fears.

Andromache: Now kindly night had passed her middle goal,

And their bright zenith had the Bears o'ercome.

Then came to my afflicted soul a calm440

Long since unknown, and o'er my weary eyes,

For one brief hour did drowsy slumber steal

If that be sleep—the stupor of a soul