While thou art roving, wretched and forlorn,

Thy couch the dewy earth, thy roof the forest thorn!"

Then Artegal thus spake: "I only sought,

Within this realm a place of safe retreat;

Beware of rousing an ambitious thought;

Beware of kindling hopes, for me unmeet!

Thou art reputed wise, but in my mind

Art pitiably blind:

Full soon this generous purpose thou may'st rue,

When that which has been done[63] no wishes can undo.