Came to his aid with memories of their own--

Matters dismissed long since as small or vain,

Whereof the high significance had lain

Hid, till the ungirt glosses made it plain.

Then as enlightenment came broad and fast,

Each marvelled at his own oblivious past

Until--the Gates of Laughter opened wide--

The Four, with that bland Seraph at their side,

While they recalled, compared, and amplified,

In utter mirth forgot both zeal and pride.