Zeus our sire consenting. Your own sire—”
But the three stared so sadly over the waves
That Hermes paused, and beckoning to Gabriel
Whispered with him alone while dolphins played
As lambs do on dry land, and fishes scattered.
Alone to Hermes, while the dolphins heaved
Grey backs above green water, Gabriel murmured:
“Your sire. We had one too. And have Him still,
Though silent. It is listening for his thunder
That leans us. He is busy with new folk,