To us who stood low in that hollow dell,

He had become invisible,—a pomp

Leaving behind of yellow radiance spread

Over[411] the mountain sides, in contrast bold

With ample shadows, seemingly, no less

Than those resplendent lights, his rich bequest;

A dispensation of his evening power.

—Adown the path that[412] from the glen had led

The funeral train, the Shepherd and his Mate

Were seen descending:—forth to greet them ran[413]