"Dear Izdubar! my friend! my love! my heart!
I cannot let thee from my soul depart!
Thou shinest in my breast as some bright star!
And shall I let thee from me go afar?"
"But Mua, we immortal are, and we
There might return; and thou on earth shalt see
The glories of my kingdom,—be my queen!
Upon a couch I'll seat thee, there to reign
With me, my beauteous queen,—beside me sit;
And kings will come to us and kiss thy feet.
With all my wealth I'll clothe thee, ever love
Thee, fairest of these glorious souls that move
Within this Happy World. My people there
Shall love us,—ever drive away all care!"
When Mua heard him offer thus his hand,
She then unbinds him,—thoughtful now doth stand.
[Footnote 1: "Tilpe," a precious gem known only to the Babylonians.]
[Footnote 2: "Zadu," a precious gem known only to the Babylonians.]
[Footnote 3: "Pari," an unknown gem.]
[Footnote 4: "Paruti," an unknown gem.]
[Footnote 5: "Kami-sadi" way, a path paved with unknown gems. These precious stones are mentioned on the various inscriptions in the list of precious jewels with gold, diamonds, pearls, etc., taken as spoils from their enemies.]