Its time was come—and from the spirit's depths

The passion and the melody

Of its immortal voice, in triumph broke

Like a strong rushing wind!

The soft pure air

Came floating through that hall—the Grecian air,

Laden with music—flute notes from the vales,

Echoes of song—the last sweet sounds of life

And the glad sunshine of the golden clime

Streamed, as a royal mantle, round her form—