The genial spot had ever shown

A countenance that as sweetly smiled—[560]

The face of summer-hours.

And we were gay, our hearts at ease;

With pleasure dancing through the frame

We journeyed; all we knew of care—[561]

Our path that straggled here and there;

Of trouble—but the fluttering breeze;

Of Winter—but a name.

If foresight could have rent the veil