We started—and he led me toward the hills,[115]

Up through an ample vale, with higher hills

Before us, mountains stern and desolate;[BJ]

But, in the majesty of distance, now

Set off, and to our ken appearing fair

Of aspect, with aërial softness clad,

And beautified with morning's purple beams.

The wealthy, the luxurious, by the stress

Of business roused, or pleasure, ere their time,

May roll in chariots, or provoke the hoofs