Caucasus? Lost now in the night. Away

And far enough lies that Arcadia.

The human heroes tread the world's dark way

No longer. Yet I dimly see almost—

Yes, for my last adventure! 'Tis a ghost.

So drops away the beauty! There he stands

Voiceless, scarce strives with deprecating hands ...

XIII

Enough! Stop further fooling, De Lairesse!

My fault, not yours! Some fitter way express