Therefore, concern yourself not for me; I am well attended." "Oh," said he, rather chapfallen, "your condescension is a lesson for angels.

When the planet deigns to shine into the humble pool, shall the star not do the same?
I will even abide at your side, and be gracious too." But his brave intention was thwarted.

For a call came just then from the old nurse, which carried the maiden off to her side; while Ludar and I, receiving a summons from the captain, went forward, and so left the poet to his own devices.
A sterner summons was not far off, as you shall hear..