Fear not, o prophet, when these words are said, thou shalt not be sorry. If he be a King, thou canst not hurt him. There is a light before thine eyes, o prophet, a light undesired, most desirable. Thy death shall be the seal of the promise of our agelong love. Then canst thou bear more joy.
Death is forbidden, o man, unto thee.
The length of thy longing shall be the strength of its glory. Lift up thyself, o my prophet, thy stature shall surpass the stars.