XIV.

So through the fervid Autumn's lingering glow
But Life and Love's young Spring-time; revelling so
page 353 In Eden-scenes as lovely-strange
As to the lover's power to change
All scenes to Edens, ever yet displayed
An Eden ready-made;
So, custom-licensed to be blest and bless
In luxury of lawful lawlessness,
Did our unbridled bridal pair
Pass their wild-honey moon no moon
Restricted—and, arriving all too soon,
Homeward to Roturua slowly strayed.