The Gojin are not like us." "But Almah ?" said I.
The face of Layelah clouded.
"I can only save you," said she.
"Then I will stay and die with Almah," said I, obstinately.
"What!" said Layelah, "do you not fear death ?" "Of course I do," said I; "but I'd rather die than lose Almah." "But it's impossible to save both of you." "Then leave me and save Almah," said I.
"What! would you give up your life for Almah ?" "Yes, and a thousand lives," said I.
"Why," said Layelah, "now you talk just like the Kosekin.

You might as well be one of us.

You love death for the sake of Almah.

Why not be more like the Kosekin, and seek after a separation from Almah ?" Layelah was not at all offended at my declaration of love for Almah.
She uttered these words in a lively tone, and then said that it was time for her to go..