The Sentinels Composed upon Westminster Bridge

Their song began anew, and once Starbuck had gauged Deirdre's voice, she began to add harmony where it seemed to do the song justice. And so they sang, and now Starbuck watched both the man and her friend, and had to suppress joyful laughter as he began to dance. She was flattered that their music had moved him so, and watched his courtly prancing with naked admiration.

When at last they finished, he praised them sweetly. Starbuck smiled shyly, though she batted her eyelashes prettily. She could be a vain creature, and enjoyed praise when it was offered. She leapt down from her rock and came to stand beside Deirdre. As she approached she rubbed, catlike, against her friend. You flatter us with your own talent. But Deirdre! I never knew you were one for song, she exclaimed. And I have not been introduced to our friend, which seems a shame.