XIV + 

She hesitates, in doubt is thrown⁠— + 

“Shall I proceed, or homeward flee? + 

He is not there: I am not known: + 

The house and garden I would see.” + 

Tattiana from the hill descends + 

With bated breath, around she bends + 

A countenance perplexed and scared. + 

She enters a deserted yard⁠— + 

Yelping, a pack of dogs rush out, + 

But at her shriek ran forth with noise + 

The household troop of little boys, + 

Who with a scuffle and a shout + 

The curs away to kennel chase, + 

The damsel under escort place. + 