Recreations for Solitary Hours
Note X.—Page 11
Note X.—Page 11.
"How soon my joy was changed to wonder wild,
When great Naiade in majesty appeared."
Naiade here mentioned is one of the river nymphs, who is thus personified as the chief, and come on embassage as representative of the whole. I introduce this personage to change the scene, who relates the appearance of the cascade, and its scenery, during the time of a storm.