Nevertheless, leave me my life....
Then he stood back and caught in both his hands
The anchor-rope and dragged ...
ENVOY.
But the sailor cut the rope and pushed the boat to sea.
SHUNKWAN.
He clasped his hands. He called, besought them—
ENVOY.
But though they heard him calling, they would not carry him.
SHUNKWAN.
It was over; he struggled no more.
CHORUS.