Angels and Women (1924)

GREATER CHANGE 159with her father. She shall die when Samoulais wholly mine!" exclaimed his lord."Till the rites are celebrated I remain inthy service, though Zaradis, as he desires,shall command the Mystic Seven. Andknow thou, O Satanas, Aloma, like theProphet, is secure, guarded by the power ofthe Omnipotent One."THE PAGEANTCoronation morning rose. At break ofday the great court was astir with workmenand Darvands who were to complete thepreparations. As my windows opened uponthis court, the noise awakened me, and I roseand watched their labor. Towers, walls,houses and hanging gardens, all bore a festiveappearance. Flags and ensigns flutteredin the breeze, garlands hung from the shaftof the great serpent, flowering shrubs andvines filled every projection, and the air washeavy with perfume. Across the great11