Beneath her silver veil;

Her golden locks in wanton play,

As sunbeams through the mist make way,

Stole round her bosom pale!

"Falling waters afar were heard,

To lull the slumb'ring fair:

Yet ever and aye, her soul seemed stirred,

In dove-like murmurs, as if the bird

Of dreams sat brooding there.

"All rude winds were hushed to rest;