Such thoughts steady our faith; yet there will rise
Some natural tears into the calmest eyes,—
Which gaze where forest princes haughty go,
Made for a gaping crowd a raree-show.
But this a scene seems where, in courtesy,
The pale face with the forest prince could vie,
For one presided, who, for tact and grace,
In any age had held an honored place,—
In Beauty's own dear day had shone a polished Phidian vase!
Oft have I listened to his accents bland,