Was catching at some novelty of spring,
Ground-flower, or glossy insect from its cell
Drawn by the sunshine—at that hopeful season[697]
The winds of March, smiting insidiously,[698]
Raised in the tender passage of the throat
Viewless obstruction; whence, all unforewarned,
The household lost their pride and soul's delight.
—But time hath power[699] to soften all regrets,
And prayer and thought can bring to worst distress
Due resignation. Therefore, though some tears