His mind was almost submerged, he was almost transfused, lapsed out for the first time in his life, into the things about him.

For he always kept such a keen attentiveness, concentrated and unyielding in himself.

Now he had let go, imperceptibly he was melting into oneness with the whole.

It was like pure, perfect sleep, his first great sleep of life.

He had been so insistent, so guarded, all his life.