And through her large fair eyelids shine

Shadowy dreams that come and go,

By too deep bliss disquieted,—

There sleeps in love and beauty's glow,

The high-born Lady Edderline.

"Lo! the lamp's wan fitful light,

Glide,—gliding round the golden rim!

Restored to life, now glancing bright,

Now just expiring, faint and dim!

"Like a spirit loath to die,