Almond-like incense in the air

Whereon our senses fed.

At foot—a few sparse harebells: blue

And still as were the friend's dark eyes

That dwelt on mine, transfixèd through

With sudden ecstatic surmise.

'Hst!' he cried softly, smiling, and lo,

Stealing amidst that maze gold-green,

I heard a whispering music flow

From guileful throat of bird, unseen:—