VIII + 

When he had learnt what thing it was, + 

That sent this rueful cry; I ween, + 

The Boy recovered heart, and told + 

The sight which he had seen. + 

Both gladly now deferred their task; + 

Nor was there wanting other aid⁠— + 

A Poet, one who loves the brooks + 

Far better than the sages’ books, + 

By chance had thither strayed; + 

And there the helpless Lamb he found + 

By those huge rocks encompassed round. + 