But vainly the stars dispense their rays,

Venus and Mars are lost in the blaze

Of the Kilmanseggs' luminous mansion!

CXLII.

Up jumps Fear in a terrible fright!

His bedchamber windows look so bright,—

With light all the Square is glutted!

Up he jumps, like a sole from the pan,

And a tremor sickens his inward man,

For he feels as only a gentleman can,