And some before him duteous homage paid,
And some brought gifts, all rare and costly things,
Nature’s and Art’s profusest offerings.
Around him counsellors and servants prest,
All eager to accomplish his behest.
Wish unaccomplished of his soul was none;
The thing that he commanded, it was done.
Much he rejoiced, and he had well nigh now
Forgotten whence he hither came, and how;
Until at eve, of homage weary grown,