XIV + 

“Why did you leave last night so soon?” + 

Was the first question Olga made, + 

Lenski, into confusion thrown, + 

All silently hung down his head. + 

Jealousy and vexation took + 

To flight before her radiant look, + 

Before such fond simplicity + 

And mental elasticity. + 

He eyed her with a fond concern, + 

Perceived that he was still beloved, + 

Already by repentance moved + 

To ask forgiveness seemed to yearn; + 

But trembles, words he cannot find, + 

Delighted, almost sane in mind. + 