That is of sickly yellow, and pale blue

Unnaturally blending. The same hue

Is on her cheek. It is the early breath

Of cold corruption, the ban-dog of death,

Falling upon her features. Let it be,

And gaze awhile on Julio, as he

Is gazing on the corse of Agathè!

In truth, he seemeth like no living one,

But is the image of a skeleton:

A fearful portrait from the artist tool