He, passing by those heaps, on either hand, Of this and now of that the meaning sought;
Formed of swollen bladders here a hill did stand, Whence he heard cries and tumults, as he thought.
These were old crowns of the Assyrian land And Lydian -- as that paladin was taught-- Grecian and Persian, all of ancient fame;
And now, alas! well-nigh without a name.