And fix’d, as by some high enchantment, there

He stood—till wonder yielded to despair.

“The dream is vanish’d—daughter of my foes!

Reft of each hope the lonely wanderer goes.

Thy words have pierced his soul; yet deem thou not

Thou couldst be once adored, and e’er forgot!

Oh, form’d for happier love, heroic maid!

In grief sublime, in danger undismay’d,

Farewell, and be thou blest!—all words were vain

From him who ne’er may view that form again—