The doors are open, and the floors are strewed,

And in the bridal chamber curtains sewn

With all enchantments that give happiness,

By races that are germane to the sun,

And nearest him, and have no blood in their veins—

For when they’re wounded the wound drips with wine—

Nor speech but singing. At the bridal door

Two fair king’s daughters carry in their hands

The crown and robe.

DEIDRE.