For conscious wrong all curious quest rebuts,—

Nor yet shall bees uncase their jealous stings,

However he may watch their straw-built huts;—

So let him learn the crafts of all small things,

Which he will hint most aptly when he sings."

CXXIV.

Here she leaves off, and with a graceful hand

Waves thrice three splendid circles round his head;

Which, though deserted by the radiant wand,

Wears still the glory which her waving shed,