Where, heedless of the flying hoof

And clamor overhead,

Sleep, with the grey langur for guard,

Our very scornful Dead.

If you love me as I love you,

All Earth is servant to us two."

He paused again.

"That's it," said John.

"That's a hell of a thing to be thinking about now," said Brennan.

"I know it," John returned.