XV + 

Feebly she laugheth in the languid moon, + 

While Porphyro upon her face doth look, + 

Like puzzled urchin on an aged crone + 

Who keepeth closed a wond’rous riddle-book, + 

As spectacled she sits in chimney nook. + 

But soon his eyes grew brilliant, when she told + 

His lady’s purpose; and he scarce could brook + 

Tears, at the thought of those enchantments cold, + 

And Madeline asleep in lap of legends old. + 