And o’er the rosy peaks of Taurus

Sails to his starry home.

VI.

The Xanthian gate is wide and free;[[9]]

The Xanthian towers are high;

The Xanthian streets are fair to see;

The knight, with wondering eye,

Beholds and enters. To the king

A ready troop the stranger bring,

And scan him o’er and o’er;