And much would be explained. It went for naught—

The best of their endowments were ill bought

With his identity: nay, the conceit,

That this day's roving led to Palma's feet

Was not so vain—list! The word, "Palma!" Steal

Aside, and die, Sordello; this is real,

And this—abjure!

What next? The curtains see

Dividing! She is there; and presently

He will be there—the proper You, at length—