The parting-day affrighted me and wrought me dire dismay ✿ And doubleth woe, O master mine, by the sad word “Adieu.”
Anon came forward the second Princess and embraced him and recited these two couplets:—
Farewelling thee indeed is like to bidding life farewell ✿ And like the loss of Zephyr[[96]] ’tis to lose thee far our sight:
Thine absence is a flaming fire which burneth up my heart ✿ And in thy presence I enjoy the Gardens of Delight.[[97]]
Presently came forward the third and embraced him and recited these two couplets:—
We left not taking leave of thee (when bound to other goal) ✿ From aught of ill intention or from weariness and dole:
Thou art my soul, my very soul, the only soul of me: ✿ And how shall I farewell myself and say, “Adieu my Soul?”[[98]]
After her came forward the fourth and embraced him and recited these two couplets:—
Nought garred me weep save where and when of severance spake he ✿ Persisting in his cruel will with sore persistency:
Look at this pearl-like ornament I’ve hung upon mine ear; ✿ ’Tis of the tears of me compact, this choicest jewelry!