The spirit of a fiend thus enlisted
Forward it surges
Towards an innocent young witch.

Charms of snakes,
Songs of mermaids,
Like elfs, they mislead...

The pearl valued, desired by many,
I would part with it without
hesitation; if only you would
ask for it; if only it is transferable
from oyster to oyster. Because...

In my hands the pearl
is tainted - red, ( Read more... )