Angels and Women (1924)

GREATER CHANGE 147COUNCIL OF THE DEVASThe descending footsteps of Uronion hadscarce died away when the tramp of armedDarvands, the bright flashes of fire and themusical voices of the Devas announcedthe presence of Satanas and his associates.They came, a band of celestial forms, cladin angelic livery, princely and resplendent,with words and voices of heavenly sweetness.Their eyes flashed unearthly fire;their airy footsteps gave no echo. Uponeach royal brow blazed its own peculiar star,set with the color of its nativity; but in thefeatures could be seen lines traced by centuriesof unrestrained passion and despoticpower. Princes of the East and of the West,of the North and of the South, Wardens,Kings, Guardians, and others of unknownnames.But where is the Monarch of the Waters?No answer; but from afar a sound as of thebooming of the sea in a rising storm. The