And he who yet in after years,

Shall tread the vine-clad shores of Rhine,

In Chillon's gloom shall pour his tears,

Or raptured, see blue Leman shine—

He shall not—cannot, go alone—

Harold unseen shall seek his side:

Shall whisper in his ear a tone,

So seeming sweet, he cannot chide.

He cannot chide; although he feel,

While listening to the magic verse,