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THE LAND OF HEART'S DESIRE.
And dance upon the mountains, are more light
Than dewdrops on the banners of the dawn.
Maire Bruin.
Then take my soul.
[Shawn Bruin goes over to her.
Shawn Bruin.
Beloved, do not leave me!
What will my life be if you go with her?
Remember when I met you by the well
And took your hand in mine and spoke of love.
Maire Bruin.
Dear face! Dear voice!
The Child.
Come, newly-married bride!
Maire Bruin.
I always loved her world—and yet—and yet
I think that I would stay if I could stay.
[Sinks into his arms.
