And he—oh, he turned first white and then red,

And then—'To her behest I bow myself,

Whom I love with my body and my soul:

Only a word i' the bowing! See, I write

One little word, no harm to see or hear!

Then, fear no further!' This is what he wrote.

I know you cannot read,—therefore, let me!

'My idol!'" ...

But I took it from her hand

And tore it into shreds. "Why, join the rest