VII + 

The pervert world with icy chill + 

Had not yet withered his young breast. + 

His heart reciprocated still + 

When Friendship smiled or Love caressed. + 

He was a dear delightful fool⁠— + 

A nursling yet for Hope to school. + 

The riot of the world and glare + 

Still sovereigns of his spirit were, + 

And by a sweet delusion he + 

Would soothe the doubtings of his soul, + 

He deemed of human life the goal + 

To be a charming mystery: + 

He racked his brains to find its clue + 

And marvels deemed he thus should view. + 