Before they parted, she told him of her place of abode over the broad
Hellespont, which he must cross, ere he could enjoy her society, and
pointed out the spot to which he should look at night for a torch to guide
his way. {258}
"Dimly and slowly the hours passed by, until
Leander saw day's bright orb disappear:
He thought of Hero and the lost delight,
Her last embracings, and the space between;
He thought of Hero, and the future night,
Her speechless rapture, and enamoured mien."