Another grows bald?"—And he poured in a bottle

The subtlety.—"Bah! be he beggar or prince,

If he kiss but the seal the venom will throttle."—

"Well," I thought, "I will test ere I risk." Slyly drew

My dagger; approached to the bandlet, that tightly

Supported his mask, its keen point.... It was true!—

When it cracked he fell dead; he but breathed of it lightly.

VI

Your letter is sealed and is sent. You are mine!—