The opposition which now menaceth
My work from outward sources e’en if all
My plans were ruined—I should stand upright.
Suppose that picture now should show to me
That outward opposition doth imply
An inward fight—a fight with Ahriman;
Am I well armoured also for this fight?
Benedictus:
My friend, I can behold in thine own soul
This picture is not fully ripe as yet.