9And then did all creation shake and pass away. How astounding a death, how astounding indeed!

10She then let fall a raven lock, an ornament of spirit in the darkest night—how wondrous a hue, how wondrous indeed!—

11From which the fragrant breezes of the spirit were perceived. How wondrous a scent, how wondrous indeed!

12In Her right hand She bore the ruby wine and in Her left a portion of the finest fare. How wondrous a grace, how wondrous indeed!

13With hands encrimsoned with Her ardent lovers’ blood—how wondrous is this, how wondrous indeed!—

14In cups and chalices She passed round the wine of life. How wondrous a draught, how wondrous indeed!

15With harp and lute She sang in praise of Her Beloved. How wondrous a song, how wondrous indeed!

16Whereat the hearts were melted in consuming flames. How wondrous a love, how wondrous indeed!

17Of Her sustaining beauty She bestowed a boundless share—how wondrous a share, how wondrous indeed!—

18Then brought Her sword of charm upon Her lovers’ necks. How wondrous a blow, how wondrous indeed!

19Her pearl-like teeth did flash, no sooner had She smiled. How wondrous a pearl, how wondrous indeed!

20Whereat the hearts of them that know cried out and wept. How wondrous a piety, how wondrous indeed!

21But they that doubt and boast of self denied Her truth. How astounding a denial, how astounding indeed!

22And, hearing this, in sorrow, She repaired to Her abode. How astounding Her grief, how astounding indeed!