XXI + 

The strife grew furious and Eugene + 

Grasped a long knife and instantly + 

Struck Lenski dead⁠—across the scene + 

Dark shadows thicken⁠—a dread cry + 

Was uttered, and the cabin shook⁠— + 

Tattiana terrified awoke. + 

She gazed around her⁠—it was day. + 

Lo! through the frozen windows play + 

Aurora’s ruddy rays of light⁠— + 

The door flew open⁠—Olga came, + 

More blooming than the Boreal flame + 

And swifter than the swallow’s flight. + 

“Come,” she cried, “sister, tell me e’en + 

Whom you in slumber may have seen.” + 