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Laid on a little island which the leaves Of the waterflag had made; and suddenly A sound of music rose, and leaf and flower Seemed hushed to hear the sweet and solemn hymn Sung by the dying swan. And then the two Upon the terrace, who as yet had looked But in each other's eyes, turned to the lake: It was to them, even as if their love Had made itself a voice to breathe Farewell!— Ceased the unearthly song, and Adeline Threw her on Arnold's breast, and wept, and said It was her warrior's dirge and hers—for never Such sad sweet sounds had breathed on mortal ear, And yet no omen. But her Arnold kiss'd Her tears away; and whispered 'twas the song Of some kind Spirit, who would guard his love