Angels and Women (1924)

GREATER CHANGE 109
honor and jewels fit for the daughter of a
queen. O my child, do not refuse to accompany
me and participate in my fortune and
glory! You are the only tie that binds me
to the past. I may yet wish to retrace my
steps; let not this link be broken."
"I will accompany you," I answered, "but
let not the queen be displeased if I refuse
the jewels and robes of state. The gifts of
Satanas would ill become the daughter of
Allimades." Then I wept, and continued--
"O my mother, the change is naught but evil !
You will never retrace your steps."
"You are excited, and speak wildly," said
Samoula. "I will leave you to calm yourself
before the night comes on."
My appearance must have justified her
words, for I felt the strange tremor and
flush, the supernatural power of speech and
sight, which since the night of Allimades’
death has often inspired me. Samoula retired,
and presently came maids and eunuchs
bearing the gifts of Satanas, and also a jewel-