Wouldst thou behold things mortal or
immortal?
Byron
_Lucifer_. Thou hast seen both worms and worlds,
Each bright and sparkling--what dost think of them?
_Cain_. That they are beautiful in their own sphere,
And that the night, which makes both beautiful,
The little shining fire-fly in its flight, 130
And the immortal star in its great course,
Must both be guided.
_Lucifer_. But by whom or what?
_Cain_. Show me.
_Lucifer_. Dar'st thou behold?
_Cain_. How know I what
I _dare_ behold? As yet, thou hast shown nought
I dare not gaze on further.
_Lucifer_. On, then, with me.
Wouldst thou behold things mortal or immortal?
_Cain_. Why, what are things?
_Lucifer_. _Both_ partly: but what doth
Sit next thy heart?
_Cain_. The things I see.
_Lucifer_. But what
_Sate_ nearest it?
_Cain_. The things I have not seen,
Nor ever shall--the mysteries of Death. 140
_Lucifer_. What, if I show to thee things which have died,
As I have shown thee much which cannot die?
_Cain_. Do so.
_Lucifer_.
