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Wild visions!—there no sylvan powers convene,— Death reigns the genius of the Elysian scene.

Ye, too, illustrious hills of Rome! that bear Traces of mightier beings on your brow, O'er you that subtle spirit of the air Extends the desert of his empire now;— Broods o'er the wrecks of altar, fane, and dome, And makes the Cæsar's ruined halls his home.

Youth, valour, beauty, oft have felt his power, His crowned and chosen victims—o'er their lot Hath fond affection wept—each blighted flower In turn was loved and mourned, and is forgot. But one who perished, left a tale of woe, Meet for as deep a sigh as pity can bestow.

A voice of music, from Sienna's walls, Is floating joyous on the summer air, And there are banquets in her stately halls, And graceful revels of the gay and fair,