But she nor sound nor movement made

(Albeit I heard a soft, shy smile,

Printing her neck a moment's while).

And I was shamed through all my mind

For that she spake not, neither kissed,

But stared right past me. Lo! behind

Me stood, in pink and amethyst,

Sword-girt and velvet-doubleted,

A tall, gaunt youth, with frowzy head.

Wide nostrils in the air, dull eyes,