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。
