The Sentinels Composed upon Westminster Bridge

The bell-ring of Dierdre's laugh, along with the praise and attention from the man, sent Starbuck reeling into heady delight. We must sing together again, my dear, she plied, for any time spent with Deirdre was well spent, and now she knew they shared another joy! Then she turned to Flaris, who lay compliments at Deirdre's feet like flowers. Well met, Flaris, said she. He was far older than she, but she delighted in his air of maturity and the silver hairs upon his jaws. His age spoke of dignity and experience. When he offered to fetch them food, she looked to Deirdre, preferring to follow her judgement.