But something in his own heart gave the lie to his hopeful words, as he took one last lingering gaze, and sadly turned to go.
"Yertaak paré," said Shushan softly.
"Menaak paré," he responded, and went.
FOOTNOTES:
[4] Djanum="my soul." A common exclamation.
Chapter XV DARK HOURS
"Oh, Thou that dwellest in the heavens high,
Above yon stars and beyond yon sky,