Within my chamber; calling me by name,

‘Come,’ said he, and he touched me with his wand.

And I, of life and strife no longer fond,

Replied: ‘I go with gladness, for I swear

By blessed Cypris that no more I care

To live, since love is passing from me. Fain

Am I to die despite my other gain

In wealth and honor. Only do I plead

To field Elysian, whither thou didst lead

Atrides Agamemnon and the flower