Yet ever I thought that I might find thee here or hereby.' Then a thought came into my mind, and I said: 'Else maybe thou hadst found what thou soughtest, and overcome the evil things.' 'Maybe,' he said; 'it is now but a little matter.'" "As for me, I could have no guess at what were the better things he had meant for me, and my heart was full of joy, and all seemed better than well.

And we talked together long till the day was gone.

Then we kissed and embraced each other in the Dale of Lore, and the darkness of summer seemed but short for our delight.".