(See vol. ii. p. 413).—Ed.
XI
ON APPROACHING THE STAUBBACH, LAUTERBRUNNEN
Uttered by whom, or how inspired—designed
For what strange service, does this concert reach
Our ears, and near the dwellings of mankind!
'Mid fields familiarized to human speech?—
No Mermaids warble—to allay the wind
Driving some vessel toward a dangerous beach—
More thrilling melodies; Witch answering Witch,