XVIII + 

“So thou art wed! I did not know. + 

Long ago?”⁠—“ ’Tis the second year.” + 

“To⁠—?”⁠—“Làrina.”⁠—“Tattiana?”⁠—“So. + 

And dost thou know her?”⁠—“We live near.” + 

“Then come with me.” The prince proceeds, + 

His wife approaches, with him leads + 

His relative and friend as well. + 

The lady’s glance upon him fell⁠— + 

And though her soul might be confused, + 

And vehemently though amazed + 

She on the apparition gazed, + 

No signs of trouble her accused, + 

A mien unaltered she preserved, + 

Her bow was easy, unreserved. + 