CH. How was that?
[page 311][1705-1741] ANT. In the strange land where he desired to die
He died. He rests in shadow undisturbed;
Nor hath he left a tearless funeral.
For these mine eyes, father, unceasingly
Mourn thee with weeping, nor can I subdue
This ever-mounting sorrow for thy loss.
Ah me! Would thou hadst not desired to die
Here among strangers, but alone with thee
There, in the desert, I had seen thee die!
ISM. Unhappy me! What destiny, dear girl,
Awaits us both, bereaved and fatherless?
CH. His end was fortunate. He rests in peace.
Dear maidens, then desist from your complaint.
Sorrow is swift to overtake us all.
ANT. Thither again, dear girl, let us go speedily!
ISM. Say, for what end?
ANT. Desire possesses me—
ISM. Whereof?
ANT. To see the darksome dwelling-place—
ISM. Of whom?