“That is true, most beautiful Radha. Let thy fair feet henceforth follow me through the land of delight,” murmured Ragunáth, in her ear.

Her voice shook as, without replying, she went on:

“‘Let us bring thee where the banjulas

Have spread a roof of crimson

Lit up by many a marriage lamp

Of planet, sun, and star.’

“‘For the hours of doubt are over

And thy glad and faithful lover

Hath found the road by tears and prayers

To thy divinest side—’”