XLIII + 

But finally she heaves a sigh, + 

And rising from her bench proceeds; + 

But scarce had turned the corner nigh, + 

Which to the neighbouring alley leads, + 

When Eugene like a ghost did rise + 

Before her straight with roguish eyes. + 

Tattiana faltered, and became + 

Scarlet as burnt by inward flame. + 

But this adventure’s consequence + 

To-day, my friends, at any rate, + 

I am not strong enough to state; + 

I, after so much eloquence, + 

Must take a walk and rest a bit⁠— + 

Some day I’ll somehow finish it. + 