Rime

Question 1

PART I
IT is an ancient Mariner,	 
 And he stoppeth one of three.	 
 'By thy long beard and glittering eye,	 
 Now wherefore stopp'st thou me?

Answer 1

The Bridegroom’s doors are opened wide, 5
And I am next of kin;
The guests are met, the feast is set:
May’st hear the merry din.’

Question 2

The Bridegroom’s doors are opened wide, 5
And I am next of kin;
The guests are met, the feast is set:
May’st hear the merry din.’

Answer 2

He holds him with his skinny hand,
‘There was a ship,’ quoth he. 10
‘Hold off! unhand me, grey-beard loon!’
Eftsoons his hand dropt he.

Question 3

He holds him with his skinny hand,
‘There was a ship,’ quoth he. 10
‘Hold off! unhand me, grey-beard loon!’
Eftsoons his hand dropt he.

Answer 3

He holds him with his glittering eye—
The Wedding-Guest stood still,
And listens like a three years’ child: 15
The Mariner hath his will.