abide her coming, and in speech He knoweth, somewhat of his welfare teach.

LOVE goes on to the Stage and stands at PHARAMOND's head.

HEARKEN, O Pharamond, why camest thou hither?

I came seeking Death; I have found him belike.

In what land of the world art thou lying, O Pharamond?

In a land 'twixt two worlds: nor long shall I dwell there.

Who am I, Pharamond, that stand here beside thee?

The Death I have sought—thou art welcome; I greet thee.

Such a name have I had, but another name have I.

Art thou God then that helps not until the last season?

Yea, God am I surely: yet another name have I.

Methinks as I hearken, thy voice I should wot of.

I called thee, and thou cam'st from thy glory and kingship.

I was King Pharamond, and love overcame me.

Pharamond, thou say'st it.—I am Love and thy master.

Sooth didst thou say when thou call'dst thyself Death.

Though thou diest, yet thy love and thy deeds shall I quicken.

Be thou God, be thou Death, yet I love thee and dread not.

Pharamond, while thou livedst what thing wert thou loving?

A dream and a lie—and my death—and I love it.

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