Angels and Women (1924)

GREATER CHANGE 79
of separation. "Farewell to the happy past,"
I cried, "farewell to the home of my heart,
to forest, bower, and river, and to my father’s
grave---a sad farewell!"
Then I returned to the waiting group.
Satanas and Samoula were already seated in
the chariot. Aldeth and myself were directed
to occupy an apartment on one side of the
car. Hesperus took a place opposite and
obedient to a command from Satanas, the
gorgeous cavalcade moved forward without
the slightest obstruction. This was indeed
a marvel, for we were in the depths of a
tangled forest. I now perceived what had
caused the unusual noises of the night before.
The trees had been felled and a broad
highway constructed. Over this we passed
swiftly without jar or sound.
The Darvands were arranged with precision
in advance and rear, but none were
permitted to approach the chariot. Silent
and sullen, they ran with measured tread,
subdued by fear of the royal displeasure. For
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