Because I sought it far from men

(notes by Sharad Keskar and Philip Holberton)

Publication

These two four line verses are the heading to Chapter XIV of “The Naulahka”. They are collected as a Chapter Heading in Songs from Books (1912) and later collections.

The poem

‘Because I sought it far from men …’ Just when Tarvin has nearly abandoned his search for the Naulahka, he sees it, just for a moment, worn by the Prince.

[S.K./P.H.]