But if they [who reject all thought of the Last Hour] were to see a sign [of its approach], they would turn aside and say, An ever-recurring delusion!"

But if they see a Sign, they turn away, and say, "This is (but) transient magic."

And if they behold a portent they turn away and say: Prolonged illusion.

And do you laugh and not weep,

And if they see a miracle, they turn away and say, "Passing magic."