Her light, quick breath, to hear; and the white rose

Scarce moved upon her bosom, as it swell'd,

Like nothing but a lovely wave of light,

To meet the arching of her queenly neck.

Her countenance was radiant with love.

She look'd like one to die for it—a being

Whose whole existence was the pouring out

Of rich and deep affections. I have thought

A brother's and a sister's love were much;

I know a brother's is—for I have been