Angels and Women (1924)

ALLIMADES’ STORY 29
died; his infant form reposes in a cave of the
mountain.
"A few years I remained unmolested, for
I passed in and out of the city by the most
unfrequented streets, and never interfered
in its affairs. I completed the copy of many
valuable works, particularly those of Seth,
and hopefully drifted along the stream of
time.
"But upon a certain evening, when
Samoula came near the environs of the city
to accompany me in the homeward walk, a
crowd of Darvands and men followed us,
discussing her beauty in a way which
aroused my quiet nature to furious wrath.
’Honor to the great serpent!’ said one, ’we
have found the queen of love.’ ’What fair
flesh and perfect bloom! My royal father
shall have a gift at my hands,’ said a towering
Darvand. ’Not so fast, my brother,’ answered
still another giant; ’I have a better
plan.’
"Terrified and enraged, I fled as fast as I