Hath fallen—as flames this courier torch to tell.

Myself will dance the prelude to this joy.

My master’s house hath had a lucky throw,

And thrice six falls to me,[n4] thanks to the flame!

Soon may he see his home; and soon may I

Carry my dear-loved master’s hand in mine!

The rest I whisper not, for on my tongue

Is laid a seal.[n5] These walls, if they could speak,

Would say strange things. Myself to those that know

Am free of speech, to whoso knows not dumb. [Exit.