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He gives to the devouring wave Who in his giving gives not all.

I have given all; I have no more.

[Shakes his head.]

Yet other gifts remain behind.

[Smiling.]

Ask: I've the courage of the poor!

Give!

Take! Ah, Brand, thou'lt nothing find

Thy memories and thy moans thou hast, Thy longings and thy sinful sighs

[Despairingly.]

I have my heart of agonies! Tear, tear it from me!

Thou hast cast Thy offerings in the yawning deep For nothing, if thou count them losses.