The snows of Koordish Mountains in the ray
Flashed roseate amber, Nimroud’s ancient mound
Rose broad and black against the burning west.
The shadows deepened and the stars came out,
Sparkling in violet ether; one by one
Glimmered the ruddy camp-fires on the plain,
And shapes of steed and horseman moved among
The dusky tents, with shout and jostling cry,
And neigh and restless prancing. Children ran
To hold the thongs, while every rider drove