XXIV.

Ah! then and there was hurrying to and fro-- And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress,[hj] And cheeks all pale, which but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness-- And there were sudden partings, such as press[hk] The life from out young hearts, and choking sighs Which ne'er might be repeated; who could guess If ever more should meet those mutual eyes, Since upon night so sweet such awful morn could rise![hl]