XLIV.

But Selim hears not. On his brow

The damps of death are gath’ring now;

And, though no sound is plainly heard,

His lips pronounce some cherish’d word;

For while he goes through death’s lone shade,

His thoughts are with his dark eyed maid.

XLV.

And she, within her splendid home,

Will wonder why he does not come;