And I knew of this distinction that made twain our lives; and I reflected deeply upon it.

Fond memories may enter, and we twain May dream a little, and rehearse again In that unending sleep our present love.

One of us twain goeth to his death this night!" "Let not thine heart fail therefor, good Roger: man, being dead, liveth forever" "Nay, butthe dead hand, masteron my cheek, hereAh!"

With my saddle for a pillow did I prop my weary head, And my caftan-cloth unfolded o'er my limbs was lightly spread, While beside me, both as Captain and as watchman of my band, Lay my Bazra sword and pistols twain a-shimmering on the sand.