XXVI + 

Anon his heart revives: her vespers done, + 

Of all its wreathed pearls her hair she frees; + 

Unclasps her warmed jewels one by one; + 

Loosens her fragrant bodice; by degrees + 

Her rich attire creeps rustling to her knees: + 

Half-hidden, like a mermaid in sea-weed, + 

Pensive awhile she dreams awake, and sees, + 

In fancy, fair St. Agnes in her bed, + 

But dares not look behind, or all the charm is fled. + 