Not then, 't is now:—back, memories that intrude!

Make, Love, the universe our solitude,

And, over all the rest, oblivion roll—

Sense quenching Soul!

XI. A PILLAR AT SEBZEVAR

"Knowledge deposed, then!"—groaned whom that most grieved

As foolishest of all the company.

"What, knowledge, man's distinctive attribute,

He doffs that crown to emulate an ass

Because the unknowing long-ears loves at least