Whose mind was framed t’ investigate such mysteries blest.
The teacher was perfection; novice full of zeal;
Like clever jockey on a steed with lightning heel.
He found his scholar apt, of great capacity.
So good seed sowed in fertile soil sagacity.
Th’ ambassador now asked: “Of true believers Prince!
How can a soul from heaven come down to earth’s province;—75
How can so great a bird be cooped up in a cage?”
He answered: “God speaks words of power, most sage.
Those words, addressed to nothings without eyes or ears,