Though two continents to sever,

Scarce a mile of sea doth roar;

Though, whene'er that ocean-music

Sinks upon the summer air.

You may near Sultanieh's bulbuls

Answering those of Buyukdère.

To that belt of rolling water,

In the early Grecian age,

Came the Argive king's fair daughter

Fleeing Juno's jealous rage.