If she dies she shall see me by her side, ready to die with her." At this Layelah laughed merrily.
"Is it possible," said she, "that you believe that?
Do you not know that if Almah goes back alone she will not die ?" "What do you mean ?" "Why, she can only die when you are in her company.

She has lived for years among us, and we have waited for someone to appear whom she might love, so that we might give them both the blessing of death.

If that one should leave her, Almah could not receive the blessing.

She would be compelled to live longer, until some other lover should appear.

Now, by going with me to the land of the Orin, you will save Almah's life--and as for Almah, why, she will be happy--and dear papa is quite willing to marry her.