Weary and faint, and longs to be released.

—But let us hence! my dwelling is in sight,

And there—"

At this the Solitary shrunk

With backward will; but, wanting not address

That inward motion to disguise, he said

To his Compatriot, smiling as he spake;

—"The peaceable remains of this good Knight

Would be disturbed, I fear, with wrathful scorn,

If consciousness could reach him where he lies