gazer

A strange spell came over the gazer, a spell of tender awe and ineffable peace.

Shall the gazer who would read the secrets of the stars turn because under his feet a worm may writhe?

After supper, the dancers all went back to their boats, and this time the Star Gazer entered that of the eldest Princess.

They sent for the Star Gazer, and asked him how he had contrived to learn their secret; but still he remained silent.

"The transit of Venus, Rittenhouse," for it was that observation which had given this star-gazer fame and recognition abroad.