But he grew old¾
This knight so bold¾
And o'er his heart a shadow
Fell as he found
No spot of ground
That looked like Eldorado.

And, as his strength
Failed him at length,
He met a pilgrim shadow¾
"Shadow," said he,
"Where can it be¾
This land of Eldorado?"

"Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
The shade replied¾
"If you seek for Eldorado!"