‘I have got my leave. Bid me farewell, my brothers. I bow to you all and
take my departure.
‘Here I give back the keys of my door—and I give up all claims to my
house. I only ask for last kind words from you.
‘We were neighbours for long, but I received more than I could give. Now
the day has dawned and the lamp that lit my dark corner is out. A
summons has come and I am ready for my journey.’