Poetry · Chapter
XXIII explained
On a pleasant morning, Lorenzo leans over the garden-terrace balustrade into the sunrise, when figures approach him through the dew.
What happens
On a pleasant morning, Lorenzo leans over the garden-terrace balustrade into the sunrise, when figures approach him through the dew. They remark on his apparent contentment but urge him to ride while the skies are cold.
Characters to notice
- Lorenzo
Leaning over the garden-terrace balustrade at sunrise, appearing content.
Key passages
“So on a pleasant morning, as he leant Into the sunrise, o’er the balustrade Of the garden-terrace, towards him they bent Their footing through the dews; and to him said, “You seem there in the quiet of content, Lorenzo, and we are most loth to invade Calm speculation; but if you are wise, Bestride your steed while cold is in the skies.”
One pleasant morning, as Lorenzo leaned over the garden terrace railing into the sunrise, some people walked through the dew toward him and said, 'You look content and calm, Lorenzo, and we hate to disturb your thoughts, but if you are wise, mount your horse while the morning air is still cold.'
The speaker and companions urge Lorenzo to ride before the day warms.