Though we are still so young, since we have met,

Which I have worn in widowhood of heart.

He loved me not: yet he seems little changed—

Changed to me only—would the change were mutual!

He speaks not—scarce regards me—not a word,240

Nor look—yet he was soft of voice and aspect,

Indifferent, not austere. My Lord!

Sar.‍Zarina!

Zar. No, not Zarina—do not say Zarina.

That tone—That word—annihilate long years,