Angels and Women (1924)

28 ANGELS AND WOMEN
prophet’s work. Over me the Evil Ones
have no power; God hath appointed bounds
which they cannot pass. But you are in
danger; you must fly, though not alone, lest
grief and solitude consume you. Take for
your wife the beautiful Samoula, who has
long loved you well,’
"I answered: ’This revelation astonishes
me; I know that you are indeed a prophet.
The hour of doom approaches. God has not
forgotten the world. I am agitated and confused;
my course does not seem clear,
will seriously consider your words.’
but I
"As we silently descended the mountain,
the hum of the illuminated city came wafted
toward us with a new and mournful significance,
and, absorbed each in his own
thoughts, we sought our quiet home.
"I was married to Samoula, and was happy
in her love, but I did not fly. I lingered near
Balonia where, in the great repositories, I
could so conveniently continue my favorite
pursuits. Here your brother was born and