Now, afar
The wond’ring Hermit heard the clang of arms
Re-echoing from the valley: the white cliffs
Trembled as though an Earthquake shook their base
With terrible concussion! Thund’ring peals
From warfare’s brazen throat, proclaim’d th’ approach
Of conquering legions: onward they extend
Their dauntless columns! In the foremost group
A Ruffian met the Hermit’s startled Eyes
Like Hell’s worst Demon! For his murd’rous hands