Of present sunshine.—Deities that float

On wings, angelic Spirits! I could muse

O'er what from eldest time we have been told

Of your bright forms and glorious faculties,

And with the imagination rest[237] content,

Not wishing more; repining not to tread

The little sinuous path of earthly care,

By flowers embellished, and by springs refreshed.[238]

—'Blow winds of autumn!—let your chilling breath

Take the live herbage from the mead, and strip