Shall shine, unchallenged, on the lists of fame?

If you would have him win for you the crown

Of knightly immortality, and live

Triumphant on men's tongues in high renown,

Follow me now." With cold, exulting eyes

She raised the arras, opening to the light

An unknown stair-way clambering into night.

Within the caverned wall she swiftly passed.

Christine for one brief moment in surprise

Uncertain paused; then, wondering, followed fast.