Ire. To think that once I loved that haughty woman!

Ah, that was long ago, before love came

To tear our lives asunder. Though her power

Can pen me here a prisoner, yet I know

That I have pierced her heart. Oh, it is sweet

To be revenged, and know that vengeance brings

Victory in its train! If I had power

To make Asander jealous of this wonder,

Then all were easy. But I know no means