Primeval forests wrapped thee round with dark
Impenetrable shade; once more farewell,
Majestic circuit, beautiful abyss,
By Nature destined from the birth of things
For quietness profound!"
Upon the side
Of that brown ridge, sole outlet of the vale[GA]
Which foot of boldest stranger would attempt,
Lingering[423] behind my comrades, thus I breathed
A parting tribute to a spot that seemed