With tears; and to herself oft would she tell

Her wretchedness, and cursing never stent

To sob and sigh; but ever thus lament,

With thoughtful care, as she that, all in vain,

Would wear and waste continually in pain.

Next saw we Dread, all trembling: how he shook

With foot uncertain, proffered here and there,

Benumbed of speech, and, with a ghastly look,

Searched every place, all pale and dead for fear,

His cap borne up with staring of his hair,