The shadow came—a tall, thin, grey-haired figure,

That looked as it had been a shade on earth[hi];

Quick in its motions, with an air of vigour,

But nought to mark its breeding or its birth;

Now it waxed little, then again grew bigger[hj],

With now an air of gloom, or savage mirth:

But as you gazed upon its features, they

Changed every instant—to what, none could say.