A lofty stature undepressed by time,

Whose visitation had not wholly spared[795]

The finer lineaments of form[796] and face;

To that complexion brought which prudence trusts in

And wisdom loves.—But when a stately ship

Sails in smooth weather by the placid coast[KI]

On homeward voyage, what—if wind and wave,

And hardship undergone in various climes,

Have caused her to abate the virgin pride,

And that full trim of inexperienced hope