Turned toward the sun then setting, while that staff
Afforded, to the figure of the man[11]
Detained for contemplation or repose,
Graceful support; his countenance as he stood
Was hidden from my view, and he remained[12]
Unrecognised; but, stricken by the sight,
With slackened footsteps I advanced, and soon
A glad congratulation we exchanged
At such unthought-of meeting.—For the night
We parted, nothing willingly; and now