Discovered in the womb by fœtus ere’t can run?
Deep-hidden from our senses, many an occult road
Leads to the sun in heaven, and needs nor whip, nor goad.60
One road, by which gold draws its nutriment from thence;
Another, whence the ruby’s colour grows intense.
A road, by which the garnet gathers igneous glow;
A path, pursued by lightning to the horseshoe low.
A channel, through which fruits their ripeness draw, select;
A track, for wit to flow, and senseless form inject.
“Declare, thou falcon, with thy glistening plumage, bright,—