The gates of Death.

Cain.‍By what gate have we entered

Even now?

Lucifer.‍By mine! But, plighted to return,

My spirit buoys thee up to breathe in regions

Where all is breathless save thyself. Gaze on;

But do not think to dwell here till thine hour

Is come!

Cain.‍And these, too—can they ne'er repass

To earth again?