But they came and went unheeded.
Setting out to return, these envoys were accompanied by numerous followers of Media, dispatched to the neighboring islands, to seek out the missing Yillah.

But three days passed; and, one by one, they all returned; and stood before me silently.
For a time I raved.

Then, falling into outer repose, lived for a space in moods and reveries, with eyes that knew no closing, one glance forever fixed.
They strove to rouse me.

Girls danced and sang; and tales of fairy times were told; of monstrous imps, and youths enchanted; of groves and gardens in the sea.

Yet still I moved not, hearing all, yet noting naught.