That you dare clutch these gauds? Ay, drop them!

Kar. True,

Most true, all this; and yet, may one dare hint,

Thou art the youngest of us?—though employed

Abundantly as Djabal's confidant,

Transmitter of his mandates, even now.

Much less, whene'er beside him Anael graces

The cedar throne, his queen-bride, art thou like

To occupy its lowest step that day!

Now, Khalil, wert thou checked as thou aspirest,