But it is growing late: and I observe

A dim grim kind of tipstaves at the doorway

Not only bar new-comers entering now,

But caution those who left, for any cause,

And would return, that morning draws too near;

The ball must die off, shut itself up. We—

I think, may dance lights out and sunshine in,

And sleep off headache on our frippery:

But friend the other, who cunningly stole out,

And, after breathing the fresh air outside,