What promised he—of what did he then warn—Could
she evade the fate foretold that morn?
For house of Can he prophesied defeat,
Through dark revenge its overthrow complete;
By jealousy brought on, and Móo its source,
Tho’ blameless she, herself bereft of force.
Then back to Cay’s sanctum both returned,
Móo’s heart oppressed by much that she had learned.
This mood the Sage rebuked and bade her hear
His words: “Dear child, thy path lies straight and clear;