So her Guests took their leave, with a friendly adieu,

And, forthwith, to a neighbouring Lime Tree withdrew.

[p23] Their eyes now soon close, the night passes away,

And the Lark calls them up, at the first peep of day:

When, quickly descending, each shakes his bright plumes,

And with fresh expectation his journey resumes.

The Peacock is now more accustom’d to travel;

And less inclin’d, therefore, at trifles to cavil:

So, cheerfully lends his smooth wings to the breeze,

And with rapture extols ev’ry prospect he sees.