In hazy straits the clouds between, And in their stations twinkling not, Some thinly-sprinkled stars are seen, Each changed into a pallid spot. 1836.

The text of 1845 returns to that of 1819.]

[Variant 3:

1836.

The mountains rise to wond'rous height, And in the heavens there is a weight; 1819.

And in the heavens there hangs a weight; 1827.

In the editions of 1819 to 1832, these two lines follow the line "Like the stifling of disease."]

[Variant 4:

1819.

... faint ... 1836.

The text of 1845 returns to that of 1819.]

[Variant 5:

1819.

But welcome dews ... 1836.

The text of 1845 returns to that of 1819.]

[Variant 6:

1819.

... or ... 1836.

The text of 1845 returns to that of 1819.]

[Variant 7:

1819.

Listen! you can hardly hear!

Now he has left the lower ground, And up the hill his course is bending, With many a stop and stay ascending;--1836.

The text of 1845 returns to that of 1819.]

[Variant 8:

1836.

And now ... 1819.]

[Variant 9:

1836.

Gathering ... 1819.]

[Variant 10:

1819.

No;--him infirmities beset, But danger is not near him yet; 1836.

The text of 1845 returns to that of 1819.]

[Variant 11:

1836.

is he secure; 1819.]

[Variant 12:

1836.

full well 1819.]

[Variant 13:

1836.

Uncouth although the object be, An image of perplexity; Yet not the less it is our boast, 1819.]

[Variant 14: