If he be early, call me not too late.

Fear not. I will not go until my sword

Hath crossed the sword of so much wickedness,

And proved this base ambition. Go and sleep."


A morning gray with mist that gathered drops

Of drizzle on the ever dripping leaves.

And then the mist divided: ghostly mail,

Spears and limp pennons, and the shadowy steeds

Of shadowy knights and chieftains. And it seemed