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Of the thick leaves, and there like treasures shone Balls of bright gold, the silk-worm's summer palace. Leandro spoke most cheerfully, and soothed The weeping girl beside him; but when next He loosed her from his arms he did not speak, And Inez wept in agony to look Upon his burning brow! The veins were swelled, The polished marble of those temples now Was turned to crimson—the large heavy drops Rolled over his flushed cheek—his lips were parched, And moistened but with blood; each breath he drew Was a convulsive gasp! She bathed his face With the cool stream, and laid her cheek to his— Bade him renounce his perilous attempt, And said, at least they now might die together! He did not listen to her words, but watched