# LXVII explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by John Keats.

## What happens

Elfinan, observing a grand spectacle from a window, declares his intention to leave for England and requests an invisible ring from Hocus before taking flight.

## Character check-ins

### Elfinan

Elfinan observes the magnificence behind, waves his handkerchief, and announces his departure for Angle-land, asking for an invisible ring.

### Hum

Hum is addressed by Elfinan, who urges not to delay and bids farewell.

### Crafticant

Crafticant is referred to as 'old Hocus' and is asked to provide an invisible ring.

## Key lines

> For there was more magnificence behind: She waved her handkerchief. “Ah, very grand!” Cried Elfinan, and closed the window-blind;

There was even greater splendor beyond: a woman waved her handkerchief, prompting Elfinan to exclaim in admiration and shut the window blind.

_Elfinan reacts to a grand scene outside the window._

> “And, Hum, we must not shilly-shally stand,⁠— Adieu! adieu! I’m off for Angle-land!

Elfinan tells Hum they must not hesitate, says goodbye, and announces he is leaving for England.

_Elfinan's decisive departure for Angle-land._

> I say, old Hocus, have you such a thing About you,⁠—feel your pockets, I command,⁠— I want, this instant, an invisible ring,⁠— Thank you, old mummy!⁠—now securely I take wing.”

Elfinan asks 'old Hocus' if he has an invisible ring, orders him to search his pockets, thanks him, and then prepares to fly away.

_Elfinan requests a magical ring for invisibility before taking flight._

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