� � � �� �� A gallant knight,
In sunshine and in shadow,
� � � �� �� Had journeyed long, (Exposition)
� � � � �� Singing a song,
In search of Eldorado.
� � � �� �� But he grew old � (Rising Action)
� � � �� �� This knight so bold �
And o'er his heart a shadow
� � � �� �� Fell, as he found
� � � �� �� No spot of ground
That looked like Eldorado.
� � � �� �� And, as his strength (Climax)
� � � �� �� Failed him at length,
He met a pilgrim shadow �
� � � �� �� 'Shadow,' said he, (Falling Action)
� � � � � � 'Where can it be �
This land of Eldorado?'
� � � �� �� 'Over the Mountains ( Resolution)
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
� � � �� �� Ride, boldly ride,'
� � � �� �� The shade replied, �
'If you seek for Eldorado!'