Whither he went, or whence he came;

Yet there was something in his eye

That won my love, I know not why.

3. Once, when my scanty meal was spread,

He enter’d—not a word he spake!

Just perishing for want of bread;

I gave him all: he bless’d it, brake,

4. And ate, but gave me part again;

Mine was an angel’s portion then,

For while I fed with eager haste,