Angels and Women (1924)

GREATER CHANGE 143entrance of the princes with their trains, theattention of every one, even the cruel Priestsof Satanas, would be absorbed, and the sacrificeforgotten. Then could Uronion, whowas familiar with every passage through thesubterranean vaults, make his way toMinerva and undiscovered carry her to aplace of safety. But where was Uronion, theDeva? He had left me in despair, determinedto fly from Balonia. There must beno moment of delay.I rushed into the halls, and to my agitatedinquiries received answer that he had goneto the eastern tower. Thither I hastened,but the apartments of Minerva were tenantless.I ran through the galleries to the court,and when near the gate, a man informed methat he had met Uronion on his way to theTower of Satanas, where Lord Hesperustransacted the business of state.All who could move had flocked to the cityto witness the entrance of the royal trains,and unobserved I flew along the desertedI0