By chance remained there, like a fluttering spark

Upon his mantle--till--I know not what

Expelled us from the flames. What room is here

For thanks?--In Europe wine excites the men

To greater deeds--The Templar knows his duty,

Performs his task, as well-trained spaniels do,

Who fetch alike from water and from flames.

TEMPLAR (who has been surveying her with surprise and uneasiness).

O Daja, Daja! if in hasty hours

Of care and grief, this unchecked tongue of mine