The deep-mouthed Terror ’gan to bray,
The forky fire-tongues ’gan to play,
The fretful serpents hissed dismay
Round all the rocky wall;
But with direct and eager speed
The rider and the heavenly steed
Rushed to achieve the fearless deed
At glorious danger’s call.
The knight, with curious eye, did note
The centre of the roaring throat,