Breathes invitation; easy is the walk

To the lake's margin, where a boat lies moored

Under a[857] sheltering tree."—Upon this hint

We rose together: all were pleased; but most

The beauteous girl, whose cheek was flushed with joy.

Light as a sunbeam glides along the hills

She vanished—eager to impart the scheme

To her loved brother and his shy compeer.

—Now was there bustle in the Vicar's house

And earnest preparation.—Forth we went,