The Misanthrope

The Misanthrope

AT first awhile sits he,

With calm,unruffled brow;

His features then I see,

Distorted hideously[86],—

An owl’s they might be now.

What is it,askest thou?

Is’t love,or is’t ennui[87]?

’Tis both at once,I vow.

1767-9.