On the far-sweeping river, and the shades

Which, in their undulating motion, speak

Of gentle winds amidst bright waters born,

After the fiery skies and dark-red sands

Of the lone desert? Time and toil must needs

Have changed our mien; but this, our blessèd land,

Hath gain’d but richer beauty since we bade

Her glowing shores farewell. Seems it not thus?

Thy brow is clouded.

Gon. To mine eye the scene