Meanwhile, within the little hut for you

Are food and shelter till the brethren come.

When I must give you over to their care."

Marna, with wondering heart, looked up at him;

But such a wild light flickered in his eyes

She dared not speak; and, shuddering, he turned,

And strode back swiftly to the hermitage.

Marna looked after him with yearning gaze,

As though her heart would have her call him back,

Yet her lips moved not; motionless, she watched