Whate'er death be, would venture now to die

For Khalil, for Maani—what for thee?

Nay, but embrace me, Djabal, in assurance

My vow will not be broken, for I must

Do something to attest my faith in you,

Be worthy you!

Dja. [Avoiding her.] I come for that—to say

Such an occasion is at hand: 'tis like

I leave you—that we part, my Anael,—part

Forever!