It was your will to see me, ere you went

From Nineveh with——(He hesitates.)

Zar.‍Our children: it is true.

I wish to thank you that you have not divided

My heart from all that's left it now to love—

Those who are yours and mine, who look like you,

And look upon me as you looked upon me

Once——but they have not changed.

Sar.‍Nor ever will.

I fain would have them dutiful.