It is that when the severed parts of this necklace are once more joined together, then we two shall meet again upon the earth." "What chance is there that I shall return from my northern home, if ever I win so far, back to this southern land ?" "None," she answered.

"In this life we shall kiss no more.

Yet there are other lives to come, or so I think and have learned through the wisdom of my people.

Begone, begone, ere my heart breaks on yours; but never let this necklace of mine, which was that of those who were long before me, lie upon another woman's breast, for if so it will bring sorrow to the giver, and to her to whom it is given no good fortune." "How long must I wait before we meet again ?" he asked.
"I do not know, but I think that when all that jewel once more grows warm above my immoral heart, this temple which they call eternal will be but a time-eaten ruin.

Hark, the priestess calls.