And fringe these towers with garlands fair!

Sweets of the wild, oh! ever bloom

Unheeded on this ivied wall!

Lend to the gale a rich perfume,

And grace the ruin in its fall!

Thus round Misfortune’s holy head,

Would Pity wreaths of honour spread;

Like you, thus blooming on this lonely pile,

She seeks Despair, with heart-reviving smile!