He came, the ghost of beauty and of health,

The wreck of gaiety! But soon revived

In strength, in power refitted, he renewed

His suit to Fortune; and she smiled again

Upon a fickle Ingrate. Thrice he rose,

Thrice sank[540] as willingly. For he—whose nerves

Were used to thrill with pleasure, while his voice

Softly accompanied the tuneful harp,

By the nice finger of fair ladies touched

In glittering halls—was able to derive