And lap in pleasing rest, and bear us on 305

Without desire in full complacency,

Contemplating perfection absolute

And entertained as in a placid sleep.

But not betrayed by tenderness of mind

That feared, or wholly overlooked the truth, 310

Did we come hither, with romantic hope

To find, in midst of so much loveliness,

Love, perfect love; of so much majesty

A like majestic frame of mind in those