It is hard that they should die who love each other and are so young and fair and brave." "Ay," answered Saladin, "a noble part; never have I seen one more noble.

Well, it fits them the better for heaven, if Cross-worshippers enter there.

Have done; their doom is written and my purpose cannot be turned, nor shall you see them till the last, as I have said.

But if it pleases you to write them a letter of farewell and to send it back by the embassy, it shall be delivered to them.

Now go, for greater matters are afoot than this punishment of a pair of lovers.