(Ay, for we see them)—Thamuris of Thrace

Predominating foremost of the band.

Therefore the morn-ray that enriched his face,

If it gave lambent chill, took flame again

From flush of pride; he saw, he knew the place.

What wind arrived with all the rhythms from plain,

Hill, dale, and that rough wildwood interspersed?

Compounding these to one consummate strain,

It reached him, music; but his own outburst

Of victory concluded the account,