As light it trembles in his hand,
As in my grasp a hazel wand;
My sire’s tall form might grace the part
Of Ferragus, or Ascabart;[69]
But in the absent giant’s hold
Are women now, and menials old.”
XXIX.
The mistress of the mansion came,
Mature of age, a graceful dame;
Whose easy step and stately port