Angels and Women (1924)

GREATER CHANGE 153Again was heard the voice of the greatPrince--"Who will lead?" All cried, "Hesperus!Hesperus!" Hesperus answered:"And hereafter reign, the equal of Satanasthe King." The fires burned low, and thefeatures of the great King grew dark, but heanswered grandly: "Agreed, right royalprince. Thou only, besides Satanas, canstdiscern the forces. Thou, Hesperus, neverclouded by fumes or Homa, never shakenwith throbs of passion l"Summon thine associates in peril andglory; seven is the mystic number. CommandLoeda and Orba, twain and twain;fear not to call Koradin the mighty. Atmidnight depart; thou carest not for banqueting.Away! Away! Our peril admitsno delay."Mid flashing lights and sounds that jarredthe Tower, with words and signs obscureand awful, the Devas departed, all but theLord Hesperus, who retired to his chamberand closed the door.