The Guardian’s warning followed thus thy words:
‘Then shalt thou see thyself in other guise,
E’en in a picture of an olden time,
And know how strength for lofty spirit-flight
E’en from disaster may the soul’s wings gain.
A soul may never wish itself to fall;
Yet, when it falls it must a lesson learn.’
Maria:
Whereto doth thy word’s power now carry me?
A spirit-star on yonder shore of souls!