So said he, and therewith dismissed himself

Inside to his lamenting: somewhat soothed,

However, that he had adroitly spoilt

The mirth of the great creature: oh, he marked

The movement of the mouth, how lip pressed lip,

And either eye forgot to shine, as, fast,

He plucked the chaplet from his forehead, dashed

The myrtle-sprays down, trod them underfoot!

And all the joy and wonder of the wine

Withered away, like fire from off a brand