Then like the moon with clouds o'erspread

Gleamed for a moment bright between

The trees, and was again unseen.

Thus in the magic deer's disguise

Márícha lured him to the prize,

And seen a while, then lost to view,

Far from his cot the hero drew.

Still by the flying game deceived

The hunter's heart was wroth and grieved,

And wearied with the fruitless chase