Note 35 — VII
Laura Ensor translation
To Hélène.
A dark mist Concealed our road; We wandered in the open air, But at last we reach our goal, Thanks to the star. Was it the star That formerly led us heavenwards? Or was it of Venus the guiding star? I am disposed to believe That it was this latter star. ’Tis to Hélène That this star led us, Too happy he that by it brought, Comes just at the happy moment Near to Hélène.