Dear friend, whoever you are, here, take this kiss,

I give it especially to you—Do not forget me,

I feel like one who has done his work—I progress on,

The unknown sphere, more real than I dreamed, more direct, darts awakening rays about me—So long!

Remember my words—I love you—I depart from materials,

I am as one disembodied, triumphant, dead.[322]

FOOTNOTES:

[265] L. of G., 18.

[266] L. of G., 19.