Aym. (raising himself in surprise.) Thou know’st!—

Rai. (without minding, continues.) A tale of one

Who flung in madness to the reckless deep

A gem beyond all price.

Aym. My day is closed.

What is aught human unto me?

Rai. Yet mark!

His name was of the noblest—dost thou heed?—

Even in a land of princely chivalry;

Brightness was on it—but he cast it down.