Ah! well-a-day! what evil looks

Had I from old and young!

My gain seemed loss, the Albatross

Around my neck was hung.

II.

The Ancient Mariner beholdeth a long-hoped-for sign in the element afar off.]

There passed a weary time. Each throat

Was parched, and glazed each eye.

A weary time! a dreary time!

(Devoted to "Supply,")