Aloof they crown the foreland lone, br From aloft they loftier rise-- br Fair columns, in the aureole rolled br From sunned Greek seas and skies. br They wax, sublimed to fancy's view, br A god-like group against the blue. br br Over much like gods! Serene they saw br The wolf-waves board the deck, br And headlong hull of Falconer, br And many a deadlier wreck.