SECTION ii
CHASTITY
CHAPTER 116
THE PANGS OF SEPARATION
SHE
1151. If there is anything about not parting, speak it to me : but if it is only thy quick return, tell it to those who will survive till then.
1152. His mere look was once a delight unto me : but now even his embrace saddeneth, for that I fear that he is to part.
1153. It is impossible to put trust in any, seeing that the thought of separation lurketh somewhere even in the heart of him who knoweth my heart.
1154. If he who bade me be of good cheer consenteth to part from me, can I be blamed for having placed my trust in his solemn promise ?
1155. If thou wouldst save my life, O my maid, prevent the master of that life, from going : for if he part from me, I despair of our meeting again.
