Even such a wave, but not so pleasurable, Dark in the glass of some presageful mood, Had I for three days seen, ready to fall.
But the king went nor comes again-- And for that host, we saw depart Arrayed in gold, my boding heart Aches with a pulse of anxious pain, Presageful for its youthful king!
Close-clinging cares around my soul Enkindle fears beyond control, Presageful of what doom may fall From the great leaguer of the wall!
But yet, with fear I shrink and thrill, Presageful of the city's will!
Yes," she added with a voice of presageful import, "it is better I should not see him more!
