And when Paradise shall be brought near,—

The soul shall know what it hath wrought.

And I swear by the stars that hide,

That move swiftly and hide,

And by the darkening night,

And by the breath of dawn,—

Verily this is the word of a noble messenger,

Strong, firm in the favour of the Lord of the Throne,

Obeyed and trusted.

And your companion is not mad: