Angels and Women (1924)

84 ANGELS AND WOMEN
shudder, "I well remember; it is the Lake of
Sacrifice."
And now, as the royal train entered an
avenue of spice-trees leading to the city,
Satanas checked our advance and dismissed
the Darvands, whose superhuman strength
had, during the day, kept pace with the swift
elephants.
To avoid their bold gaze, I turned toward
the mountain, and saw upon the declivity a
group which at once attracted my attention.
In advance was a dignified man and three
younger persons, who were directing the removal
of timber which had been cut from the
dense groves far in the heights. The halting
of the chariot gave us an opportunity to observe
this party more closely.
The eldest person, evidently the father,
was of a handsome, grave, even melancholy
aspect. His flowing beard and peculiar expression
caused my heart to throb with
mournful memories, for I imagined I could
trace a resemblance to my beloved father.