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She told him what the Tempter said, And what her frightened self had seen, (That form in loveliness arrayed, With modest face, and graceful mien) And how displayed.

Then well-content to show his bride The worldly knowledge he possessed, (That world whereof was none beside) He laid his hand upon his breast, And thus replied:--

"Wife, mirror'd here too deep to see, "A little way down yonder path, "And I will show the form which hath "Enchanted thee, and me."