Theworldishalfhidden，Bymidnight’sdarkshadow；
　　Thefilly，witch—ridden，Skimsoverthemeadow；
　　Thehouse—dogisbarking，Thenight—owlishooting，Theglow—wormissparkling，Themeteorisshooting；
　　Andforms，whichlieSostiffandstill，Intheirshroudssochill，Throughthelive—longday，Nowbursttheirclay，Andflitthroughthesky，Ontheirduskypinions：
　　Hell’sdominionsKeepholiday。
　　Sisters，sisters，whereveryourwatchesArekept，fleethithertome，Fleethither，fleethither，andleaveearth’swretchesAlonetotheirmisery。
　　[Achorusofevilspiritsanswerastheyenterfromdifferentpartsofthemountain。
　　Wecome!
　　Viceneedsnoassistance，Shemeetsnoresistance，Virtue’sexistenceIsonlyinname；
　　Drinkingandeating，Intriguingandcheating，Carousing，completingTheirruinandshame；
　　Oldageunrepenting，Manhoodunrelenting，Youthsighingandwinning，Deceivingandsinning，Deserting，repining，Allmenarethesame。
　　Ho!ho!
　　Earthquakeswiththeweightoftheanguishshebears，Herplainsandhervalleysaredelugedwithtears，Andhersighs，ifunited，weredeeperbyfar，Thanthethunderbolt’speal，whenthecloudsareatwar。
　　Thereis，notabosom，thatbearsnotwithinItschambers，theblotandtheburdenofsin；
　　Notamind，butinmanyanhourbathfeltThecurseofitsnature，thepangsofitsguilt。
　　Theseearth—worms!whosesirewouldhavehadustobowTohisdust—mouldedGodship!what——whataretheynow？
　　Inthescaleoftruegoodness，theysinkfarbelowThepoor，patientox，thattheyyoketotheplough。
　　Letthemrevelawhile，inthefalseglaringlightOfdeception，thatblindnessbutseemstomakebright；
　　Letthemgatherawhileoftime’sperishingflowers；
　　Therevengeofeternity!Thisshallbeours!
　　Ho!ho!
　　[Theysettlenearthefountain。ThefirstSpiritaddressesthem。
　　Thenightisadvancing，Come，letus，dancingIndewycirclesdeftlytread；
　　Andwhilewedanceround，Newschemesshallbefound，Toruintheliving，andtroublethedead。
　　[Theyformacircleonthemarginofthestream，anddanceroundsinging。
　　I。
　　Lifeisbutafleetingday，Halfofwhichmandreamsaway；
　　Night!wefollowinthytrain——
　　Sleep!supremeo’ertheewereign；
　　OursthedreamsthatcomewhenthouSit’stupontheunconsciousbrow；
　　Reasonthendesertsherthrone，Wethenreign，andwealone。
　　II。
　　Thenseekwe，forthemaiden’spillow，FarbeyondtheAtlantic’sbillow，Love’sapple，andwhenwehavefoundit，Drawthemagiccircleroundit；（1）
　　Fearlesspluckit，thennocharmThatitbearsmaydousharm；
　　Placeitnearthesleeper’shead，Itwillbringlove’svisionsnigh，Andwhenthepleasing，dreamsarefled，Thewaking，pensivemaidwillsigh，Tillherbosomhaspossessed，Theformthatmadeherdreamssoblest。
　　Andwhenamaidenfindsalover，Herhappydaysarenearlyover：
　　Naturehathunchastedesires，Loveawakesherslumberingfires，AndthebosomthatistrueinLoveisevernearitsruin；
　　Passion’spleadingmeltsthefrostOfchilliesthearts，andallislost：
　　For，onceviceblotsamaiden’sname，Shesoonforgetshermaidenshame。
　　III。
　　Hauntthedebaucheewithdreams，Ofthevictimofhisschemes；
　　Paintherwithdishevelledhair，Streamingeyes，andbosombare，Andwithaspectpaleandsad，Asaspectre’sfromthedead，Weepingo’erhernew—born，child，Hernamereproached，herfamedespoiled：
　　Lethergroaningsreachhisear，Piercehisheart，androusehisfearOftheretributiongiven，Tosuchdeedsashis，byHeaven。
　　IV。
　　Aroundthedrunkard’statteredcouch，Letpale—facedwantandmiserycrouch，Hischildrenshiveringo’erthehearth，Cheeredbynosoundofsocialmirth，Upbraiding，withtheirtimidglances，Theauthoroftheirsadmischances；
　　AndshetowhomtheholyvowOfthealtarboundhim，nowWithsunkeneye，andbeautyfaded，Tressessilvered，browo’ershaded，Clingingtohimfondlystill，Withalovethatmockseachill，WhichwouldvainlystrivetotearHersoulfromonewhooncewasdear。
　　Nowhastewe，eachourtasktodo，Erethestarryhourswanethrough!
　　[Theyflyoff，singingastheydisappear。
　　EretheMorning’srosywing，Hasbrushedthedampnight—shadesaway，Erethebirdstheirmatinssing，Choiringtothenew—bornday，Thoughitsbrightbirth—hourbenear，Manyasigh，andmanyatear，Shallattestthemysticmight，Ofthosewhowalktheworldbynight。
　　Werner（solus）。
　　Theruinoftheliving!ifthatbeYouronlytask，youhaveapooremploy。
　　Givemanhisthreescoreyears，andhewillmakeAwreck，theskillofhellmightshowforthasAsampleofitshandiwork，andthen，Exultatthecompletenessofitsruin。
　　Thetroublingofthedead!——ifmemorylivesInthatfarworld，towhichthespirithastens，Whenshecastsofftheclaythatclogsherwings，E’enthereyeareforestalled，formanwillneedNocurse，tomakehissecondlifeahell，Ifberetainsthememoryofhisfirst。
　　Hadtheclearwatersofthisgurglingbrook，Thepow’rtowashtime’sblotsfromth’mind’spage，Andallearth’smountainswerecompactofgold，Herriversnectar，andheroceanswine，Herhillsallfruitful，andhervalleysfresh，AndfulloflovelinessasEdenwas，Eresin’ssadblightfellonitslivingbow’rs，Andallweremine，I’dgivethembuttolayMywearylimbsalongthisstreamlet’sbed，Andsleepinfullforgetfulnessawhile。
　　But，Iforgetmytask——nowletmetoit!
　　[Hetakesavialfromhisbosom，andflingsitscontentsintotheair，chanting，SpiritWhereverbethyhome，Inearthorair，Mymessagehear，Andfearit。
　　BythepowerwhichIhaveearned，Towhichthykneehasknelt，BythespellwhichIhavelearned，Aspellwhichthou，hastfelt，Ibidtheehithercome!
　　[Awhitecloudappearsinthedistance，floatinguptheglen，andavoiceisheard，singingasitapproaches，I。
　　Isawfromportavesselsteer，Theskieswereclear，thewindswerefair，Moreswiftlythanthehunteddeer，Uponhersnowywingsofair，Sheflewalongthesilv’rywater，Asfearlesslyasifsomesprite，Familiarwiththedeep，hadtaughther，AspellbywhichtorulethemightOfwindsandwaves，whenmettotryTheirstrength，upmidwayinthesky。
　　II。
　　Alonghertracklesswateryway，Withunabatedspeedsheflew，Stillgayandcareless，tillthedayWanedpast：nightcame：theheavensgrewBlack，dreadandthreat’ning。ThenthestormCameforthinitsdevouringwrath；
　　BeforeitfledFear’spallidform；
　　Destructionfollowedinitspath；
　　Itpassed：themorningcame：invain，Ilookforthatlostbarkagain。
　　III。
　　Fardownbeneaththedeepbluewaves，Withinsomemerman’scoralhall，Herfatedcrewhavefoundtheirgraves；
　　Abovethem，fortheirburialpall，Themermaidsspreadtheirflowingtresses；
　　Thewaterschanttheirrequiem；
　　Frommanyaneyelid，PitypressesHertender，dewytearsforthem：
　　Thenativesoftheoceanweep，Toviewthemsleepingdeath’spalesleep。
　　IV。
　　Thou，mortal，wastthebarkIsaw；
　　Thewaters，weretheseaoflife；
　　Andthou，alas!toowelldostknow，WhatstormswereimagedinthestrifeOfwindsandwaves。Thehopesofyouth，Thou，inthatbark’slostcrew，may’stsee，——
　　Allburiednowwithinthatsmooth，Vast，boundlessdeep，——eternity：——
　　AndI，aspiritthoughIbe，Canpitystill，andweepforthee。
　　[Thecloudsettlesnearthefountain，and，unclosing，discoversabeautifulformlookingsteadilyatWerner。
　　WERNER（addressingit）。
　　Howbeautiful!
　　Ifintercoursebetweenalllivingworlds，Hadnotbeenbarr’dbyHimwhogavethemlife，Ishouldbelievethouwerttheguardianspirit，OfthatwhichmenhavenamedtheQueenofNight。
　　Likeher，thouartmajestic，paleandsad，Andofatenderbeauty：thosebrightcurlsThatpressthybrow，andclingaboutthyneck，Seemmadeofsunbeams，caughtupontheirwayToearth，bysomecreativehand，andwovenIntoafairyweb，oflightandlife，Consciousofitshighsource，andproudtobeApartofaughtsobeautifulasthou。
　　Ihaveseenmanyfull，brightmortaleyes，Thatwerealabyrinthofwitchingcharms，Inwhichtheheartofhimwholookedwaslost；
　　Butnonelikethine；theirlightisnotofearth；
　　Theirlovelinessnotlikewhatmancallslovely。
　　Besidethesmoothnessofthybrowandcheek，Thelily’slipwererough；eachofthylimbs，Is，initself，abeingandabeauty。
　　Ifthattheorbthoudidstinhabit，ereThouwertaportionofeternity，Wasworthyofsuchdwellers，oh!howfairAndglorious，musthavebeenitsfieldsandbow’rs!
　　Howclearitsstreams!howpureandfreshitsairs!
　　Howmellowwereitsfruits!howbrightitsflow’rs!
　　Howstrongandbravethebeings，fittoshareItwiththee!’TismoststrangethatHe，whosehandFashionssuchwondrousthings，shouldtakedelightInstrikingthemtonothingnessagain!
　　PerchancetheauthorofallevilhadInvadedit，andmadeitquiteunfitTobeapartofGod’sgreatuniverse。
　　AndyetthoulookestasifthouwertbeyondThepoweroftemptationtoassail。
　　Hastthoutoosinned？
　　Spirit。
　　Ihavelivedasthoulivest，diedasthouWilthavetodie，andamwhatthoushaltbe。
　　WernerIhavenotquestionedtheeoflifeordeath，Norofthestatewhichshallsucceedthemboth；
　　Icarenotforthefirst，norfearthesecond；
　　ThelastIleavetoHimwhogavetomanEternityforhisinheritance。
　　ButIwouldknowiftheunceasingwar，Whichgoodandevilwageupontheearth，Hasreachedbeyond，itsconfines。
　　Spirit。
　　HaveInotansweredthee？
　　TheBegetterofworlds，stars，suns，andsystems!
　　TheFatherofCreation!theBridegroomOftheSpirit!hathHenotwrittenthatDeathhasdominiononlyoversin？
　　Andthouwould’stknowifotherworldshavefeltThecursethatfellupon，andblightedthine。
　　Poorsimplechildofclay!nodoubtthouknow’stThestoryoftheEdenofthysire，Andthink’stthatthere，initsfresh，stainlessbreast，Thebalefulseedsofevilfirstweresown，Whichsincehavespreadsofearfullyabroad，——
　　Whenthesaddoom，thatcameonhimandhis，Wasbutthespray，castfromthewaveoffate，Whichjustthenreachedthynewlyfinishedorb。
　　Whereitfirststarted——whithertendsitscourse——
　　Whereitshallstop——howmanywrecksofworlds——
　　Oncefairerfarthanthinewasatitsbirth——
　　Shallstrewitsdesolateway，——isnotforthingsBroughtforthfromdusttoknow。
　　Whatwouldstthouofme？
　　Werner。
　　Thesoleremaininggood，ifgooditbe，Thatyetisminetoshare。IhavetriedallThatearthlyhopeholdsouttosatisfyThelongingsofman’snature。Ihaveloved，AndmadeanidolofthethingIloved，Andworshippeditwithallmysoul’sintensity；
　　And，forawhile，thefrenzyofmydreamShutoutallotherthoughts。Butitwasshort；
　　Deathpluckedmylovelyflowerfrommygrasp，Andthen，theicychillofdesolationCame，likeasnowyavalanche，uponMyheart，andfrozethefountainsofitsfeeling。
　　Iwasambitious。Ihavestrivenfor，Andworn，thegaudiestwreathoffame，andwhenIwouldhaveplaceditonmybrow，itgrewAmountaininitsweight。IcourtedmuchThenoticeoftheworld，andwhenmenpraised，Theverybreaththatboretheirpraisetome，Seemedcloggedwithpestilence。
　　Wealth，too，Icoveted，Andheapeditsshiningdustinhoardsaroundme，Andyetitwasbutdust，asbarrenofEnjoymentasthegroundwetreadupon。
　　Icladmyselfinpurple——heapedmyboardWithallthefairest，sweetestfruitsofearth，Andfilledmygoldengobletswithbrightjuice，Pressedfromthegoodliestgrapes，andmademycouchOfdown，andyet，Iwasmostwretchedstill。
　　Mygarmentswerebutcumbersome；mycouchCouldgivenorest，ande’enmygenerouswinesCouldnotremovethecrushingweightthatsat，Nightmare—like，onmyheart，untilitgrewApalpableandkeenlyachingpang。
　　Thereis，onepathwhichyetremainsuntrod；
　　Tobemyguideinit，Icalledtheehither，——
　　’Tisthatofknowledge。
　　Spirit。
　　ThesameInwhichthemotherofthyracewaslost，Withe’enawiser，mightierguidethanI。
　　Shethirsted，too，forknowledge，andshegaveHerinnocence——herhomeinParadise——
　　Thehappinessofhim——whosharedherlot——
　　Toknow——what？ThatherwnrebellioushandHadraisedtheflood—gatesofaseaofcrime，WhichwouldforeverpouritsbitterwavesUponthehelplessunprotectedrace，Whichherrashdeedhadruined。
　　Thinkofthesighs——thegroans——thefloodsoftears——
　　Thewoes——toodeepforthese——whichhavenoend，Savebutinheart—breaks!Thinkuponthetoil——
　　Thesweat——thepain——thestrife——thecrime——theblood——
　　ThemyriadsofsoulswithwhichthisoneSadlessonwasobtained!whosepriceisyetNotfullypaid，norshallbeso，untilThelastpoorsonofearthmingleswithdust!
　　Dostthounotfeartotreadapathlikethis？
　　Werner。
　　Ihavenofear；
　　ItissolongsinceIhavefeltitsthrillThat’twereapleasurenowtofeelit。
　　Spirit。
　　Whatwouldstthouknow？
　　Thouartfamiliarwithallearthlylore。
　　More：Thouhastgained，andwield’stapower，towhichTherulersoftheelementsdobow；
　　Thehurricane，atthycommandgoesforth，Walkingwhere’erthoubid’stit，andthestormCeasestohowlwhenthouhastsaid，——"Bestill!"
　　Thineangerstirstheocean，andthywrathFindsoutthedeepfoundationsofthemountains，Andshakesthemwithitsstrength；thesubtlefire，Thatlightsthetempestonitsgloomyway，Startsfromitscloud—rockedslumber，atthycall，Tobethymessenger。
　　CanstthounotbecontentwhenthouartfearedBythosewhoruleaworld？WhatisthereyetWhichthyinsatiateminddesirestoknow？
　　Would’stlearnimmortalmysteries？ReflectThouartbutmortal。
　　Werner。
　　Spirit，whydostthouTauntmewithmymortality？"Weakthings，Broughtforthfromearth，"——"Poorsimplechildofclay，"——
　　Thesearethywords，whenwellthouknows’tthatI，Thoughboundtoearthbybondsmadeofitsmire，Ammightierthanthou。Wereitnotso，Thouwould’stnotnowbefacetofacewithoneOfmortalbirth。Thou，too，canstfeelrevenge，Andknowesthowtowreakit；but，takeheed，——
　　Thepowerwhichbroughttheehither，can，andmayDealharshlywiththee。IfthouknowestaughtWorthyofanimmortalmindtoknow，TowhichIhavenotpierced，revealthyknowledge。
　　Spirit。
　　Wemaynottellthesecretsofeternity；
　　ButIcanshowtheethingsthouhastnotseen，Andtheymayprofitthee，although’twillshakeEventhyproudhearttolookuponthem。
　　Would’stseethem？
　　Werner。
　　Itismywish。
　　Spirit。
　　Comethen。
　　Werner。
　　Leadon；
　　Althoughthypathbethroughhell’sgloomygate，Itoowillpassitsportalsatthyback。
　　ThoucanstnotenterwhereIdarenotpass。
　　[Thecloudclosesaroundthem，andmovesaway，andavoicesingsasitdisappears。
　　Totheregionofshadow，Theregionofdeath，Wheredustisastranger，Andlifehasnobreath；
　　WheredarknessandsilenceTheirdimshroudshavecastRoundthephantomsofworldsThatbelongtothepast；
　　SpiritswhositonThethronesoftheair，Guideyeourchariot，Waftyeusthere。
　　[Exeunt。
　　ActII。
　　ThevergeofCreation。EnterWernerandSpirit。
　　Werner。
　　Wehaveouttravelledlightandsound：
　　Theharmoniesthatpealedaroundus，asThroughyonarrayofdimanddistantworldsWewingedourflight，havewhollydiedaway，Orcometoussofaintlyechoed，thatOurearsmustwatchandwaittocatchthem。
　　Thosestarsarenowlikewatch—fires，whichthoughseenBlazingafar，sendnottheirlighttomakeThepathofthebenightedwandererMoreplainandcheerful。
　　Beforeusstretchesonevastfieldofgloom，Sodenseastoappearimpenetrable：——
　　Darkness，thathasabodyandaform，Bothpalpabletotouchandsight，acrossOurpathabarrierrearsthatseemstobarOurfartherprogress。Iftherebe，beyondThiswallofblackness，aughtofmystery，Whatpowershallguideustoit？
　　Spirit。
　　ThymindWhich，fromtheinfluenceofmatter，freeAsitisnowandshallbetillagainThoughartreturneduntothynativeorb，Isitsownmaster，anditswillisnowItsonlyneededguide。
　　Strangethingsarehiddenbythatebonveil，Towhichasinglewishofthinemaybearus。
　　Werner。
　　Thenletuson：
　　Sinceweoursearchforknowledgehavebegun，WhereverthereisaughtthatPowerhasmade，WhichTimehasruined，orwhichFatehasdamned，Thereletusgo，thatwemaylookonit，Andlearnitshistory。WhatintensegloomsWenowarepassingthrough!IfeelthempartBefore，andclosebehindus，aswefly，AsplainlyastheswimmerfeelsthewavesThatlavehisglidinglimbs。ThissuremustbeThehomeofDeath——novoice，nosound，nosigh，Notev’nsomuchofbreathaswouldsufficeTomakealilytremble!
　　Spirt。
　　Thoughsay’sttrue，ThisisindeedtherealmofDeath，——atleastIthasnomoreoflifethanwhatthoughhastBroughtherewiththee，——Ispeakofmortallife：
　　WenowareneartheHadesofpastworlds，Whosespiritshavealifewhichcannotdie。
　　Youlaugh!andshowthehaughtyarroganceWhichinyourmortalbrethrenyoucotemn。
　　Thinkyouthathewhogavetomanhismind，Theundyingsparkthatquickenshisclayframe，WouldfashionfromthesamematerialSuchmightywondersasthesphereswhichgoHymningaroundhiseverlastingthrone!
　　GivingtothemabeautywhichaloneCouldbeconceivedbyhim，whichhasgreathandAlonecouldmouldintoreality，Andyetdenythemwhathegavetothee，Intelligence!athingthatknowsnotdeath？
　　Hastthoughnotseenthineearthputforthherleaves，Clothingherruggedmountaintopsandsides，Herforestsinthevale，eachtreeandshrub，Withafairfoliage？hastthoughnotbeheldHerweaving，inthesunnyspringtidehours，Afairywebofemerald—bladedgrassTorobehervalleysin？Witheveryflow’rOfgracefulform，andsoftanddownyleaf，Andtenderhue，andtint，thatBeautyowns，Todeckhergentlebreast？WhenAutumncame，Withitsrichgiftsofpleasant，mellowfruits，Hastthoughnotseenherwipehersunburntbrow，Andshakeheryellowlocksfromeveryhill？
　　HastthoughnotheardherholysongsofpeaceAndplentywarbledfromeachvocalgrove，Andmurmuredbyhermyriadsofstreams？
　　Hastthoughnotseenher，whenthehollowwinds，Whichmoantherequiemofthedyingyear，Ravedthroughherleaflessbowers，wrapaboutHerbreastamantle，wherewithtoprotectAndnursetheseed，thetrustinghusbandmanHathgiventoherkeeping？ArethineactsAsfullofwisdom，andasfreefromblame？
　　Ifnot，thenwhydenytoherthelifeAndspirityoupossess？
　　Werner。
　　IdidnotlaughIndisbeliefofwhatthywordsdeclare，Buttheystirsuchstrangethoughtswithinmymind，That，asIwillnotweep，Icanbutsmile。
　　Methinksthedarknesshasgrownlessprofound，——
　　Aheavy，dim，andshadowylight，likethatWhich，whenthestormhaschosenmidnight’shourOfstillygloom，toholditsrevelin，Firstglimmersthroughthecloudswhichhavebeenrent，Andtornbytheirownfierceness，handsaboutus。
　　Thelightincreasesstill，andinthedistance，Enormousshadows，wearingdistinctshapes，Sinceseeminglyimmovable，andothersLikemighty，mastless，sailless，vessels，movedBymagico’eratideless，wavelessocean，Incalm，majesticsilencefloatalong!
　　Spirit。
　　Letusgonearer，Nowwhatseestthough？
　　Werner。
　　WorldsliketothatIliveon，savethattheseSeemmadeoflivingshadesinsteadofdust；
　　Vastmountains，withtalltreesandmightyrocks，Andfountains，gushingfromtheirverysummits；
　　Huge，toweringcliffs，anddeepandlonelyglens，Andwide—mouthedcavesthatholdadeepergloom，——
　　WithprecipicesfromwhoseedgessoftAndsilverycataractsareleapingdown；
　　Swiftstreams，thatrushadowntheirruggedsides，Andquietlakelets，thatappeartosleepIntheembraceofthesurroundinghills；
　　Thecottageofthehardyhunter，perchedHighontherocks，liketoaneagle’snest：
　　Theshepherd’shumbleshieling，andhisfold，And，half—wayup，broadvineyards，withtheirvinesBendingwithpurpleclustersofripefruit；——
　　Widevalleys，withgreenmeadows，andpurestreams，Andgentlehills，whereripeningharvestsstand；
　　Majesticrivers，withtheirverdantbanksStuddedwithtowns，andruralvillages；
　　Motionlesslakes，andseaswithoutawave，Andoceanspulselessasadeadman’sheart!
　　Andmightycities，standingontheircoasts，Withvastywallsandgildedpalaces，Andgianttow’rs，andtaperingspires，thatseemTheguardiansofalltheyoverlook。
　　Churchyards，withtheirpalegravestones，thatappearLikewatchersofthedeadwhosenamestheybear!
　　Allthesearethere，butnotasignoflife，Nolivingthingthatcreepsalongtheground，Orfliestheair，orswimsthewave，isseen。
　　ItseemsasifonallthingssomestrongspellHadinthetwinklingofastarcamedownAndrockedthemtoaneverlastingsleep!
　　Spirit!tellmeifwhatIseeismoreThanadelusion；ifitbe，whencecameTheseshades？
　　Spirit。
　　AndhaveInotalreadysaidThatthesethingsare，thattheyarequickwithlife，——
　　Suchlifeasdisembodiedspiritshave，——
　　Thattheyaredeathless？Thouneed’stnotinquireOfmewhencetheyarecome，forthouhastseenOneoftheirnumberonitsjourneyhither。
　　TheperiodmaynotbefarremoteWhenthineownplanet，startingfromitssphere，ShallfrightthedwellersofthestarsthatskirtItsdestinedpathwaytothesesilentrealms!
　　Thou’stseenthecometrushingthroughthesky，And，gazingontheglowingtrackwhichitHadbrandedontheazurebreastofspace，Thinkingthywordswerewisdom，thouhastsaid，"Whenitsfulltermofyearshasbeenfulfilled，Itshallreturnagain。"NotknowingthatThelightthousawestwasreflectedfromThatsacredfire，which，intheend，shallpurgeThespiritessencewhichpervadescreation，FromthedulldustwithwhichawaywardfateHascloggeditsbeing!Questionmenomore——
　　RememberwhatIsaid——IdarenottellThesecretsofEternity。LookonAndlearnwhate’erthoucanst。
　　Werner。
　　ThereisonethingwhichIatlasthavelearned，——
　　TofeelthatwiththeincreaseofourknowledgeOursorrowsmustincrease。Iofthaveheard，Butneverbeforehavefeltthetruthofthis。
　　Toknowthatwereitnotforthisclaymask，IevennowmightpiercetheshadowyveilThatwrapsinmysterythethingsIsee，Andcomprehendtheirsecretprinciple，Willmakelifedoublyhardtobear，andtemptMemuchtoshakeitprematurelyoff，Andsnatchwingsformyspiritereitstime。
　　AtotalignorancewerebetterthanTheflashwhichfromitsslumberwakesthemind，Andthen，departing，leavesittoitself，Inthewidemazeoferror，darklygroping。
　　WisdomisnotthemedicinetohealAdiscontentedmind。InowknowmoreThanwhenIlefttheearth，butfeelthatI
　　Haveboughtmyknowledgewithincreaseofsorrow。
　　Spirit。
　　DidInottelltheethatitspathweresteep，Andhardtoclimb，andthickbesetwiththorns，——
　　Andthatitstempting，longed—forfruit，tho’boughtWithagreatprice，isfullofbitterness？
　　Ifthoughartsatisfied，letusretraceOurwaytoearthagain；wertthoutogoYetfartheron，thoumight’stregretthemoreOurcominghither。
　　Werner。
　　What!isthereaughtstillmoreremotethantheseFromthegreatcentreoftheuniverse，——
　　Thefairdomainoflifeandlivingthings？
　　Spirit。
　　Thereis，——
　　Akingdomtenantedwithsuchdarkshapes，Thatangelsshudderwhentheylookonthem!
　　Thousurelydostnotwishtovisitit。
　　Werner。
　　Whynot？ThereiswithinmymindavoidWhosevacantweightishardertobeborneThanthekeenstingingsofmoreactivepangs；
　　WhenithastracedthemysticchainofbeingToitslastlink，itmayperchanceshakeoffThemiseryofrestlessdiscontent，——
　　Itsfulnessthenmaysinkitintorest。
　　Spirit。
　　Ihavenopowertodisobeythyword；
　　Ifthouwilton，Imustproceedwiththee，EventhoughinlookingonIsharethepangsOfthosewhosuffer。
　　Werner。
　　Come，then，Itoomustseethem，tho’itcostMeyearsofpaintogazebutforamoment。
　　Spirit。
　　’TwerehardernowtofindEve’s’burieddust，ThantodeclarewhohasinheritedThelargestportionofherpryingspirit。
　　（Sings。）
　　WherePainkeepethvigilWithSorrowandCare，AndHorrorsitswatchingBydull—eyedDespair，——
　　WheretheSpiritaccurstMakethmoaninitswo，Thywishesdirectus，Andthitherwego。
　　[Exeunt。
　　ACTIII。
　　SceneI。Neartheplaceofthedamned。EnterWernerandSpirit。
　　Werner。
　　Whatpiercing，stunningsoundsassailmyear!
　　Wildshrieksandwrathfulcurses，groansandprayers，Achaosofallcries!makingthespaceThroughwhichtheypenetratetoflutterlikeTheheartofatrappedhare，——arerevellingroundus。
　　Unlikethegloomyrealmwejusthavequitted，Silentandsolemn，allisrestlesshere，Allwearstheashyhueofagony。
　　Aboveusbendsablackandstarlessvault，WhicheverechoesbackthefearfulvoicesThatrisefromtheabodesofwobeneath。
　　Aroundusgrim—broweddesolationbroods，While，farbelow，aseaofpalegrayclouds，Liketoanoceantempestbeaten，boils。
　　Whithershallwedirectourjourneynow？
　　Spirit。
　　Rightdownthroughyonabyssofboilingclouds，Ifthoughhastcouragetoattempttheplunge，Ourpathlesswaymustbe。AmomentmoreAndweshallstandwhereangelsseldomstand，Anddevilsalmostpitywhentheystand，——
　　Behold!
　　Werner。
　　EternalGod!
　　Whosebeing，isoflove，whosebandispow’r，Whosebreathislife，whosenoblestattribute，——
　　Theonemostworthyofthyself~—ismercy!
　　Weretheseofthineimmortalwillconceived？
　　Hasthyhandshapedthemouttheformstheywear？
　　Hasthybreathmadethemquickwith，breathinglife？
　　Andisthymercytotheirwailingsdeaf？
　　Poorcreatures!IbaddeemedthatinmybreastGriefhadcongealedthehiddenfountoftears，ButyehavedrawnthemfromtheirfrozensourceAndIdoweepforyou!
　　Spirit。
　　Whatmovestheethus？
　　IthoughtthyheartsosteeledinhardihoodOfuniversalhate，andpride，andscorn，Thatevenwerethewoes，whichthoudosthereBeholdenduredbyothers，heapedonthee，Thyhaughtysoulunmovedwouldfeelthemall；
　　AccountingitsdevelopmentofstrengthTobeartheworstdecreesofruthlessfate，Sufficientrecompense!
　　Werner。
　　Misdeemmenot，IfIhaveweptinvoluntarytearsO’erpangsbeyondmypow’rtomitigate，Believeme，’twasinpity，notinfear。
　　Buttellme，Spirit!isallhopeextinctInthosewhoheresojourn，ordotheylookYetforwardtosomeblestmillennialday，Whichshallredeemthemfromthishorridplace。
　　Spirit。
　　Bestaskyourtheologiansthatquestion。
　　Somesaythatthereareplacespurgatorial，WhereErrorpaysthepriceofhertransgressionsInsufferingsthateffacetheeffectsofsin。
　　AndothersomedeclarethatwhenthesoulAndclayareparted，heavensealsthedoomOfboth，beyondrepeal。LetthyownmindSitarbiter’twixtthese，andchoosethetruth。
　　Markwhatapproachesus，andmarkitwell。
　　Werner。
　　Icannotturnmygazefromit，andyetItmakesthewarmbloodcurdleinmyveins。
　　Thanit，hellcannotholdafoulerform——
　　Athingofmoreunholyloathsomeness!
　　Itsheavyeyesaredimandblearedwithblood，Itsjaws，bystrongconvulsionsfiercelyworked，Arecloggedandclottedwithmixedgoreandfoam!
　　Anauseousstenchitsfilthyshapeexhales，AndthroughitsheavingbosomyoumaymarkTheconstantpreyingofaquenchlessflameThatgnawsitsheartstrings!whileaharshquickmoanOfmingledwrath，andmadness，anddespair，Perpetuallyissuesfromitslips；——
　　Andwithunequalbutunceasingsteps，Itchasesthroughthehot，sulphureousgloom，Amockingphantom，——fairasitisfoul!
　　Withnakedarms，whitebreast，andebonlocks，AndbigblackeyesthatdartthehumidflameWhichsetstheheartablaze；andredmoistlips，AndchecksasspotlessasthefallingflakeEreithastouchedtheearth，andsuppleformWhereiniskniteachgraceofwomanhoodInitsperfection!andwithwantonlooksThatspeaktheburninglanguageofdesire，Itseemstowooitsloathsomefollower，——
　　Yeteverfromhisfoulembracesflies。
　　Andonhisbrowhisnameiswritten，"Lust!"
　　Dismissthespectre，foritblastsmysight，Andsearsmybrainwithitsdarkhideousness!
　　Spirit。
　　’Tisgone；lookupandseewhatnextappears。
　　Werner。
　　AframewhichmaybethatofHercules，Ithathsuchgiantmembers!anditsportIsmartialase’ermarkedaCaesar’smoving。
　　Itssandalsareofbrass，itsmassivebrowIshelmetedinsteel，andinitshandItbearsaswordwithwhich，inidlestrokes，Itvainlybeatstheunresistingair，Asifinbattlewithsomephantomfoe；
　　Andateachblowitdeals，astrongfatalityTurnsbackitssword’skeenpointonitsownbreast，Whichdeepitgashes，——theninmournfultone，Itmutterso’erando’eragainthesewords，——
　　"Ifoughtforfameandwonunendingwo。"
　　Hisagoniesseemlikehimself，immortal。
　　Spirit。
　　Justiceisblamelessofhissufferings：
　　Formanyyearshisbusy，plottingbrain，Madediscordoutofunion，strifefrompeace，AndsetthenationswarringtilltheearthWascrimsonwiththebloodpouredoutforhim!
　　Hebearswhatheinflicted，——lethimpassAndmarkwhatfollowshim。
　　Werner。
　　Agoodlyshape，MorefittostringandstrikeApollo’slyre，ThanbeartheshieldorwieldtheswordofMars!
　　Abrokenharp，suspendedathisside，Afadedgarland，wreathedabouthisbrow，Tellwhathewas，andstillemployhiscare。
　　Withthinwhitehand，thattremblesatitstask，Invainhestrivestobindthebrokenchords，Andtotheirprimalmelodyattunethem；——
　　Invain，——fortohiseffortsstillrepliesAbodingstrainofharsh，discordantsound。
　　Andthen，withhottearscoursingdownhischeeks，Heliftshisfadedwreathfromhispalebrow，Andgazingonitswitheredleaves，exclaims，——
　　"ForearthlyfameIsungthesongsofearth，Forgetfulofallhigher，holierthemes，——
　　’TismeetthemeedIwonshouldperishthus。"
　　IsnotthejusticewhichconfineshimhereAkintocruelty？forhissadheartSeems，ashisearthlystrainswere，fullofsoftness。
　　Spirit。
　　Eachthought，andword，anddeedofmortalman，Isbutamoralseed，which，indueseason，Mustbringforthfruitaccordingtoitskind。
　　ThesoilwhereinthoseseedsaresownisTime，——
　　Deathisthereaperoftheripenedharvest，——
　　ThefruitsaregarneredinEternity，Tobe，orgoodorbad，thespirit’sfood!
　　Ifthenourthoughts，andwords，anddeedshavebeenOfcorrupttendency，orevilnature，——
　　Whatmarvelifwefeedonbitterness？——
　　Whatshadownextappears？
　　Werner。
　　Anagedman，Lean—framedandhaggard—visaged，bowedbeneathTheweightofyears，orworldlycaresthatpressStillheavierthantheironhandoftime。
　　Histotteringformisfearfultobehold!
　　Ifthefiercescourgewhichmenonearthcallfamine，Couldincarnateitself，methinks’twouldchooseJustsuchashape，sowornandgrimandgaunt，Andwo—begoneofaspect。GropingroundHegathersfromtheburningfloorofhellSomeshiningpebbles，whichhisfondconceitTransmutestogold，andthesewithconstantcareHewatches，countingandrecountingthem，Tillsuddenlyawhirlwind，sweepingby，Bearswithitallhisfanciedhoardsaway，Leavinghimtorenewhisbootlesstask，Whicheverherenewswiththiscomplaint，——
　　"Alas!howspeedilymaywealthtakewing。"
　　Andonhisfronthisnameiswritten，"Avarice。"
　　Spirit。
　　Thereyetis，inthisshadowylandofshades，OneformwhichIwouldhavetheelookupon。
　　Beholditcometh!markandscanitwell。
　　Werner。
　　NeverbeforeinallmywanderingsThroughearth，orotherregions，whereabideThingsnownomoreofearth，haveIbeheldAughtsoprofoundlymournfulorsolone!
　　Sodarkacloudo’erhangshishaggardbrow，Thatwhereheturnsadunner，murkiergloomPrevailsalonghell’sblastingatmosphere!
　　Surroundedbysomegoodlyformshemoves，Formsbrightashisisdark，whoeachinturnWoohisacceptanceofthegiftstheyproffer。
　　Lovestretchesouthisdimpledband，whereinHeholdshisemblematicrose，andHope，BrightHope，thatmightrenewagainthepulseOflifewithinthefrozenveinsofDeath!
　　Beckonshimtothefuture，——andcalmFaithKindlesbeneathhiseyeherbeaconblaze；
　　Yet，withsuchanguishashellonlyholds，Heturnshimfromallthese，andwillnottakeLove’sprofferedrose，lest’neathitsblushingleavesShouldlurkthestingingthornofslydeceit。
　　Hope’ssmiletohimisdisappointment’ssignal，——
　　AndthebrightbeaconFaithsokindlylightsToguideuso’erthetreacherousseaoflife，Tohimisbutacheat，amockery，Anignisfatuus，kindledtomislead。
　　AndyetheseemsasonewhoinhislifeHadnursedbrightdreams，andcherishedloftyaims，——
　　Haddreamedoflove，orwooedAmbition’ssmiles，Ortotheswayofempireshadaspired，Or，higherstill，theswayofhumanhearts!
　　Whygazestthouonmeandnotonhim？
　　Spirit。
　　TomarkifinthineaspectImightnotDetectaconsciousnessthatIthyownsoulClaimedbrotherhoodwithhis!ThoutoohastscoffedAthumanlove，andhope，andfaith，andtruth，Nursingwithinthybosompride，andscorn，Andranklinghate，ItilltheseatlengthbecameFiendswhichthoucould’stnotmaster!Thouartwarned，Bewiseandheedthewarning。LetusnowReturnuntothyfaroff，nativeorb，O’erwhichtherosysmileofmornisbreaking，WakingitsteemingmillionstorenewTheirdailyroundsoftoilandstrifeandcrime。
　　[Exeunt。
　　ACTIV。
　　SceneI。ApeakoftheAlps。Werneralone。Time，morning。
　　Werner。
　　Howgloriouslybeautifulisearth!
　　Intheseherquiet，unfrequentedhaunts，Towhich，exceptthetimidchamois’foot，Orventuroushunter’s，ortheeagle’swing，Naughtfrombeneathascends。AsyetthesunButdartshisearliestraysofgoldenlightUponthesummitsofthetallestpeaks，Whichrobedincloudsandcappedwithglitteringice，Soarproudlyup，andbeamandblazealoft，Asiftheywouldclaimkindredwiththestars!
　　Andtheymayclaimsuchkindred，forthereisWithin，around，andoverthem，thesameSupreme，eternal，all—creatingspiritWhichglowsandburnsineverybeamingorbThatcirclesinimmeasurablespace!
　　Farastheeyecantracethemountain’screstOneitherhand，agorgeous，variedmassOfglowing，cloud—formedrangesareatrest，Reflectingbackineveryhueandtint，Purpleandcrimson，orangeandbrightgold，ThesunnysmilewithwhichMornhailstheworld。
　　Beneathmeallisquietyetandcalm，ForthedimshadowofthesilentnightStillrestsuponthevalley，stilltheflockSleepsundisturbedwithintheguardedfold，Thelarkyetslumbersinherlowlynest，Thedewhangsheavyuponleafandblade，Thegraymiststillo’erveilstheunruffledlake，Andallistranquilasaninfant’ssleep；
　　Tranquilaroundme，butnotsowithin，ForinmybreastathousandrestlessthoughtsConflictinwild，chaoticalconfusion。
　　Thoughtsoflongbygoneyears，andthingsthatwereButarenomore，andthoughtsthatsternlystriveTograpplewiththemysteriesIlateHavelookedupon；forI，sinceyesternight，HavetraversedthewideseaofspacethatrollsBetweentheshoresofthisandotherworlds；
　　Havegazeduponandscannedthoseworlds，orshadesThatwearthelineamentsofsuch；haveseenThedamnedintheirownplace，andmarkedthedeep，TerrificretributionErrorbringsTosuchasarehervotariesinlife。
　　AndnowIfeelhowbaselesswasmyhopeThatPeace，thesolitaryboonIcrave，Mightspringfromknowledge。Tisafataltree，Whicheverhathbornebitterfruit，sincefirst’TwassetinParadise。ButImustseekThecottageofsomehonestmountaineer，Whomayaffordmenurtureandrepose，ForIamweary，bothinmindandframe。
　　[Exit。
　　SceneII。AchamberinthecottageofManuel。Albertasleep。
　　Rebeccastandingbyhiscouch。
　　Rebecca。
　　Myboy!mybeautiful，mydearesthope!
　　ThegarnerwheremytrustoffuturejoyIstreasured。Heavenblessthee!Maythylife，IfitseemgoodtoHimwhogaveit，beBlesttothefulnessofamother’sprayer!
　　[Shestoopstokisshim，andcontinues。
　　Howwellhissleepportraysaquietmind，Theembodiedimageofasunnyday，Adaywithoutacloud，whoseonlyvoicesArisefromsighingairs，andwhisperingleaves，Andtell—talebrooksthatoftheirbanksbeseechAgift，awreathoftheirsweetflowers，wherewithTosoothetheangryGeniofthedeep!
　　Andfree，gladbirdsthatflitfromboughtobough，Andringtheirsongsofloveintheclearair，Tillheavenisfilledwithgushingmelody，Andtheall—glowinghorizonbecomesAthingoflife，whosebreathissweetestmusic!
　　[Kisseshimagain，andcontinues。
　　Hisbrowtomeisasaspotlesspage，WhereonistracedthestoryofmyfirstAndonlylove，thebrightandholydreamThatstoleintomybosom，whenbesideThecrystalstreamthatthreadsaneighbouringvale，Iandhisfatherwatchedourfathers’flocks，Andhewouldlayasidehisshepherd’spipe，Andinlowwords，farsweeterthanitsmusic，Talkofthesunandstarsandgentlemoon，Theearthandallitsloveliness，thetreesAndshrubsandflowers；howthesewereallpervadedAndquickenedbythespiritofdeeplove；
　　Till，bythefrequentblushthattingedmycheek，Thelightthatwouldbreakfrommydowncasteyes，Andthequickbeatofmytoohappyheart，Emboldened，hepouredouthisownpurepassion，Onmyenchantedear!SincethenmylifeHashadnoeras，——days，andmonths，andyears，Haveallgonebyuncounted，inthefull，Deep，fervent，soul—sufficinghappiness，OfallIprayedfor，pantedfor，obtained!
　　ButImustrousehim，itistimehisflockShouldleavethefold，and——
　　[Theboystartsandmurmursinhissleep。
　　Downbyyonderstream，Wherethegreenwillowsclusterthickest，thereTheydwell。’TisscarcesofarasIcouldcastApebblefrommysling。Seekit，andtheyWillministertotheewhatthoumayestneed。
　　[Heawakes，andrecognisinghismother，exclaims——
　　Ah，mother!Ihavedreamedsostrangeadream，Sostrange，andyetsopalpable，thatI
　　Believeditareality。MethoughtAscloselyfollowedbymybleatingflock，IclimbedtheruggedmountainsidewherespringOurgreenestpastures，singingasIwent，Imetalonelywandererinmyway，Ofbrowsopale，andeyesodarklysad，Thatmyownheart，tosadnesslittleused，Grewheavyatthesight；andheseemedwornAndveryweary，notsomuchwithtoilAsbysomehidden，inwardstrifeofsoul，Whicheventhenseemedraginginhisbreast。
　　HestayedtoquestionmewherehemightfindThecottageofsomehonestmountaineer，Wherehemightcravetheboonsofrestandfood，——
　　Andmindfulofthelessontaughtbythee，Togivethehungrybread，thewearyrest，Ipointedhimtowhereourcottagestands，Assuringhimthatthouandmysweetsister，——
　　Fairasaughtearthly，andaspureasfair，——
　　Wouldentertainhimasawelcomeguest：
　　Andsoweparted。
　　Rebecca。
　　ThoudidstwelltomindThelessonIsooftenhaverepeated。
　　ItisourfirstofdutiestogiveaidTothosewhobegforsuccouratourhands；
　　Forweourselves，whateverwepossess，ArebutthestewardsofthebounteousLordWhogivethtohiscreaturesallgoodgifts。
　　Butitistimethatthoushouldstseekthehills，Sotakethycrookandpipeandhieaway。
　　[Exeunt。
　　SceneIII。Thesideofamountain。Wernerdescending。
　　Enterashepherdboy，followedbyhisflock，singing。
　　I。
　　WhentheMorningstartsupfromhercouchonthedeep，Wherethroughthedimnighthours，shepillowshersleep，Istartfrommyslumbers，andhiemeawayWherethewhitetorrentdashesitsfeatheryspray，——
　　Iquaffthefreshstreamasitburstsfromthehill，——
　　Ipluckthefreshflowersthatspringbytherill，——
　　IwatchthegraycloudsastheycurlroundthepeakThatriseshighoverthem，barrenandbleak；
　　AndIthinkhowtheworldlingwhocourtsfortune’ssmile，Inhisheart，likethatpeak，maybelonelythewhile；
　　Andthenmyownheartsingsaloudinitsjoy，ThatHeavenhasmademeafreeshepherdboy!
　　II。
　　Whenthehornofthehunterresoundsfromonhigh，Wherethetallgiantice—cliffsirepiledtothesky，Where，shunningtheverdureofvalleysanddells，Thebraveeaglebuilds，andtheshychamoisdwells，——
　　Ilisttoitsgaytones，asbymetheyfloat，AndIechothemmerrilyback，notefornote；
　　WiththewildbirdasongfullasgladsomeIsing，Icrownmewithflowers，andsitacrownedking，——
　　Myflockaremysubjects，mydogmyvizier，Andmysceptre——amildone——thecrookthatIbear；
　　Nowantstoperplexme，nocarestoannoy，Iliveanunenvying，freeshepherdhoy!
　　Werner（meetsandaddresseshim）。
　　Thou’rtmerry，lad。
　　Albert。
　　Ay，Ihavecausetobeso。
　　（Aside。）
　　Itisthewandererofmylastnight’sdream，Thesamepalebrow，anddarklymournfuleye，Andwearygait，andmelancholyvoice，——
　　Ifheseeksfriendlyguidance，food，orshelter，Heshallnotwantthemlong。
　　Werner。
　　SothouhastcauseFormerriment，——thenthouperchancehastwealth，Broad，fruitfullands，andtenements，andallWhichwealthconfers。
　　Albert。
　　Nay，Ihavenoneofthese，Andyethavemorethanallwhichthouhastnamed。
　　Ihaveafather，whoseunsulliednameNotonguehaseverspokenwithreproach，Amother，whoseideaiswithmeAholything，andadearsister，whoIsfairaspure，andpureasisthesnowUponthesummitofthetallestpeakOfthesemynativemountains。Ihavehealth，Andstrength，andfood，andraiment，andemploy，AndshouldInotthenhaveajoyousheart？
　　Werner。
　　Yea，verilythoushouldst。
　　Albert。
　　Andthereisyet，AmongtheblessingsHeavenhasgiventome，OnewhichIhavenotnamedtothee；itisAnhumblehome，whosehospitabledoorWasneverclosedagainstthewayfarer，——
　　Ifthouhastneedofaughtwhichitaffords，Seekit，mymotherandmysisterwillDelighttoministeruntothywants。
　　Therewherethewide—armedwillowsclusterthickestUponthegreenbanksofyoncrystalstream，Ourcottagestands。ThepathtoitisshortAndeasilytraversed，——so，now，farewell。
　　Werner。
　　Stayyetamoment。Thatwhichthouhastproffered，IswhatIsought。Thouhastanobleheart，Onefittofillthebosomofaking，——
　　Ifainwouldgivetheeguerdon，——hereisgold。
　　Albert。
　　Keepitforthosewhocovetit。IfeverThoumeet’stwithone，boweddownbysuffering，Whocallsontheeforpityandrelief，Thenifthouheed’sthisprayerformysake，Ishallbewellrepaid。Again，farewell。
　　{Exeunt。
　　SceneIV。Afteralapseoftime。ArusticarbournearthecottageofManuel。EnterRoseandWerner。
　　Rose。
　　Nay，letmysilentblushespleadwiththeeThatthouwiltbeassilent。
　　Werner。
　　RatherletMyardentlove，whichwillnotberepressed，Pleadwiththeeforacceptanceofmysuit；
　　ForIdolovetheewithsuchpassionatelove，Thatlifeitself，ifweighedagainstthatlove，Werescarceafeatherinthescale。
　　Rose。
　　Alas!
　　I’mbutasimpleshepherd’ssimplechild，Unusedtocourtlyspeeches，andtheysayThatintheworldthynameandrankarehigh，AndthatwhensuchasthoudoprofferloveAndfaithtolowlymaidens，’tisajest，——
　　Andthatwhentheyhavewonourhonestlove，Theycastitfromthemwithunpityinghands，Asidlyastheywouldawitheredflower。
　　Werner。
　　Nay，maiden，letmetelltheeofthepast，Letmelaybaremyheartbeneaththygaze，Andthouwiltpityifthoucanstnotlove。
　　IlovedinyouthwithloveasfondanddeepAsevermadetheheartofmanitsslave，But，eremyhopescouldripentofruition，Deathcameandmademyworshippedonehisprize；
　　Andthoughmypeacedepartedwhenshedied，YetIwasproud，andwouldnotbondtosorrow，Butwithcalmbrowandeye，andsmilinglip，Imingledwiththegiddythoughtlessworld，SeekingfromoutitsvariedrealmstowringSomerecompenseforthatwhichIhadlost。
　　Wealth，fame，andpower，Isoughtforandobtained，Yetfoundthemonlygildedmockeries。
　　ThepathsofhiddenknowledgeIessayed，AndtrodtheirmazywindingstilltheyledMyfootsteps——whitherImaynotdisclose，——
　　Butallavailedmenothing，stillmyheartAchedwiththedrearyvoidlostlovehadmade，Achedevertillthatvoidwasfilledbythee!
　　Sincefirstfateledmetoyourkindlydoor，Threetimesthemoonwithfull—orbedlighthathshone，Thricethirtytimes，withsongofmerrybirdsAndbreathoffragrance，MornhasblesttheearthAndallitsdwellerswithherradiantpresence；
　　Thricethirtytimes，withstar—boundbrow，dimNightHathkepthertearfulwatchabovetheearth；
　　Andeverytimethefull—orb’dmoonhathshone，AndeverytimethemerryMornhathsmiled，AndeverytimedimNightwithstar—boundbrowAbovetheearthhathkepthertearfulwatch，Myhearthasaddedtoitsstoreoflove，Itspure，deep，fervent，passionateloveforthee!
　　Byallmyhopesofheaven，mywordsaretrue。
　　Dostthounotpitynow？
　　Rose。
　　Ay，more!Myheart，Anditsfulltreasuryofmaidenlove，Neverbeforesurrenderedtoanother，Ipledgetothee，asthine，forevermore!
　　[Exeunt。
　　AnAerialChorus。
　　Seekthedellandseekthebower，Pluckthebudandplucktheflower，Searchforbudsofsweetestbreath，Searchforflowersofbrightesthue；
　　Fittoweavethebridalwreath，Ofamaidsofairandtrue。
　　Shehasbowedthehaughtyheart，Wonthestubbornwillfromguile，WithnoaidofotherartThanthesweetspellofhersmile!
　　Seekthedellandseekthebower，Pluckthebudandplucktheflower，Searchforbudsofsweetestbreath，Searchforflowersofbrightesthue；
　　Fittoweavethebridalwreath，Ofamaidsofairandtrue!
　　[Exeunt。
　　NotetotheMisanthrope"Thenseekwe，forthemaiden’spillow，FarbeyondtheAtlantic’sbillow，Love’sapple，——andwhenwehavefoundit，Drawthemagiccirclesroundit。"
　　ConsideringtheMandrake，manyfabulousnotionswereentertainedbytheancients；andtheyneverattemptedtoextractitfromtheearth，withoutthepreviousperformanceofsuchceremoniesastheyconsideredefficaciousinpreventingthenumerousaccidents，dangers，anddiseases，towhichtheybelievedthepersonexposedwhowasdaringenoughtoundertakeitsextraction。Theusualmannerofobtainingitwasthis：——Whenfound，threetimesacirclewasdrawnarounditwiththepointofanakedsword，andadogwasthenattachedtoitandbeaten，untilbyhisstrugglesitwasdisengagedfromtheearth。
　　Itwassupposedtobeusefulinproducingdreams，philters，charms&c。；andalsotopossessthefacultiesofexcitinglove，andincreasingpopulation。
　　TheEmperorAdrian，inalettertoCalexines，writesthatheisdrinkingthejuiceoftheMandraketorenderhimamorous：henceitwascalledLove—apple。
　　ItgrowsinItaly，Spain，andtheLevant。
　　MISCELLANEOUSPOEMS
　　TOISABEL
　　ABeautifulLittleGirl。
　　Fairassomesea—child，inhercoralbower，Deckedwiththerare，richtreasuresofthedeep；
　　MildasthespiritofthedreamwhosepowerBearsbacktheinfant’ssoultoheaven，insleepBrightensthehuesofsummer’sfirst—bornflowerPureasthetearsrepentantmournersweepO’erdeedstowhichthesiren，Sin，beguiled，——
　　Artthou，sweet，smiling，bright—eyedcherubchild。
　　Thypresenceisaspellofholiness，Fromwhichunhallowedthoughtsshrinkblushingback，——
　　Thysmileisawarmlightthatshinestobless，Asbeamsthebeacono’erthewanderer’strack，——
　　Thyvoiceismusic，atwhosesoundsDistressUnbindsherwrithingvictimfromtherackOfmisery，andcharmedbywhatshehears，Forgetsherwoes，andsmilesuponhertears。
　　AndwhenIlookuponthee，bearingnowThepromiseofsuchloveliness，IaskIftimewillblight，thatpromise；ifthybrow，Sosunnynow，willlearntowearthemaskOfhollowsmiles，orcolddeceit，whilstthouArtlearninginthysoulthebittertaskTimeteachestoallbosoms，whentheglowOfhopeiso’er——butthisImaynotknow。
　　Mypathwillnotbeneartothinethroughlife，——
　　Kindoneswillguardandfondlyshelterthee；
　　Mebitternessawaits，andcareandstrife，Andallthatsorrowhasofagony；
　　Myfuture，asmypastwas，willberifeWithheartaches，andthepangsthat"passnotby；"
　　Eachhourshallgivetheesomenewpleasure；years，Longyearscanbringmeonlytoil’andtears。
　　’Tismeetthatitshouldbeso，——IhavemadeAwreckofmyownhappiness，andcastAcrossmyheart，inyouth，thedull，deepshadeThatwrinkledageflingsoverallatlastButletitgo，——IhavetoolongdelayedTheremedy，andwhatispastispast；——
　　AndcouldIlivethosevanishedmomentso’er，Myheartwouldwanderasitstrayedbefore。
　　Iknownothowitis，——myheartisstern，Andlittlegiv’ntothoughtsoftenderness；
　　Yetlookingonthyyoungbrowitwillyearn，Andinmybosom’sinnermostrecess，ThoughtsthathaveslumberedlongawakeandburnWithawildstrengthwhichnothingcanrepress!
　　Bestill，wornheart，bestill；doesnotthecoldAndheavyclay——clodminglewithhermould？
　　Yes，’tisthatinthysoftcheck’stenderbloom，Thyblackeyes’brightness，ineachgracefulmove，ItracethelineamentsofonetowhomMysoulwasweddedinanearlylove，——
　　’Twasinmyboyhood；buttheinsatiatetombClaimedherfairform，andfortherealmsaboveHerspiritfledtheearth；oh!howIweptThatmineshouldinitsbondagestillbekept。
　　ImindthehourIstoodbesidetheclayIhadsolovedinlife——itstillwasfair，Surpassingfair，indeath；andasshelayWiththethicktressesofherlongdarkhairGatheredabovethebrowwhencefeeling’srayHadfled，becausedeath’sshadowdarkenedthere，HermorethanearthlybeautymadeherseemTheincarnationofsomepurebrightdream。
　　Istoodandgazed：thepalegravesheetwaswoundAbouttheformfromwhichlife’ssparkwasfled，Foreverfled，——weteyeswereweepinground，Andvoicesfullofsorrowmournedthedead；
　　Icouldnotweep；asadnessmoreprofoundThanthatfromwhichthoseheart—drops，tears，areshed，Wasinmysoul，——forthentheicyspellOfdesolationfreezingo’ermefell。
　　AndfromthathourIhavebeenalone，Alonewhencrowdswereroundme。MaythyfateBecolouredwithabrighterhue，andstrownWithflowerswheremineisthorns；——wheremineishate，Andstrife，andbitterdiscord，maythineownBelove，andhope，andpeace——forthesecreateThesunshineofexistence；maytheirlightBeameverroundthee，warm，andglad，andbright。