There is a spirit; I know it well!

I see it in yon falling beam—

Is it a vision, or a dream?

It is no dream, full well I know,

I have a woful deed to do!

Hush, hush, thou little murmurer;

I tell thee hush—the dead are near!

If thou knew'st all, poor tailless whelp,

Well might'st thou tremble, growl, and yelp;

But thou know'st nothing, hast no part,