Said Maddalo, “and even at this hour,

Those who may cross the water hear that bell,

Which calls the maniacs, each one from his cell,

To vespers,” &c.

‘The broad star

Of day meanwhile had sunk behind the hill;

And the black bell became invisible;

And the red tower looked grey; and all between,

The churches, ships, and palaces, were seen

Huddled in gloom. Into the purple sea