10.07.2015 Views

Angels and Women (1924)

Angels and Women (1924)

Angels and Women (1924)

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS
  • No tags were found...

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

108 ANGELS AND WOMENentrance of Samoula, now doubly radiant inthe gorgeous robes <strong>and</strong> gems presented byher enamored lord."Aloma," said she, "our simple life at theHermitage has unfitted us for the splendor<strong>and</strong> magnificence now at our comm<strong>and</strong>.This royal state confuses me; I fail to realizethe proper bearing of events. Sometimesmy heart misgives me, <strong>and</strong> I fear thechange is evil. But these doubts are the resultof ignorance <strong>and</strong> unfamiliarity with theworld. The Lord Satanas is gr<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> noble;he excuses my deficiency <strong>and</strong> devotes himselfto my happiness. He would exalt meto his lofty st<strong>and</strong>ard. Thus gratitude, aswell as love, bids me overcome everyscruple."This evening the crystal court is to beilluminated in honor of our arrival, <strong>and</strong> Iam to be presented to the people of Baloniaas their future queen. You are invited toshare in the ceremonies of the hour. Slaveswill soon place at your disposal robes of

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!