Angels and Women (1924)

148 ANGELS AND WOMEN
warrior sons retired, and the proud Devas
bowed before the throne. And now a change
--each form looms indistinct, each voice
grows terrible. I had come to this place to
speak to Uronion; I must witness a council
of Devas. I hear---every nerve is strained.
I tremble and falter--the friendly column
supports me. Remember, repeat, if thou
canst, Aloma!
Ah, no, I cannot--words unearthly. Yet
must I catch the meaning, and before oblivion
seals every sense, give form to what I
scarcely comprehend. Listen l it is the voice
of Satanas.
In some distant, awful hour he dared to
strive against the Creator and aspire to His
Almighty glory. Who but the Light-bearer
would presume to soar so high? Swelling
with pride, he revolted and attracted to his
banner myriads of the host of Heaven. They
subjugated the human race, under his instruction,
won the love of women, and established
a sovereignty. For many cycles their