“Water!” he said. He was too dazed to see
What hell-wrung face looked down, what shaking hand
Poured out the draught. He drank it thirstily
And held the glass for more. “Your land … your land
Of dreams,” he said. “All lies! … I understand
More than I did. Yes, water. I’ve the thirst
Of hell itself. Your magic’s all accursed.”