Angels and Women (1924)

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with her father. She shall die when Samoula
is wholly mine!" exclaimed his lord.
"Till the rites are celebrated I remain in
thy service, though Zaradis, as he desires,
shall command the Mystic Seven. And
know thou, O Satanas, Aloma, like the
Prophet, is secure, guarded by the power of
the Omnipotent One."
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Coronation morning rose. At break of
day the great court was astir with workmen
and Darvands who were to complete the
preparations. As my windows opened upon
this court, the noise awakened me, and I rose
and watched their labor. Towers, walls,
houses and hanging gardens, all bore a festive
appearance. Flags and ensigns fluttered
in the breeze, garlands hung from the shaft
of the great serpent, flowering shrubs and
vines filled every projection, and the air was
heavy with perfume. Across the great
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