Angels and Women (1924)

166 ANGELS AND WOMENwill lead us, let us hope, even through fireand blood, safe to the haven of eternal rest,in God’s good time." "Pray for me, mydaughter," she answered, greatly moved. "Ihave lost the power of prayer. We part, Ifear, forever. Farewell! Farewell!"At this moment the shaft of the revolvingserpent made no shadow; it was the highnoon. The sounding trumpets announcedthat all was in readiness. Satanas took thehand of Samoula. Together they floatedthrough the long corridor, through the broaddoorway, down the aerial pavement, to theirplace upon the golden throne.Profound silence reigned throughout thevast assemblage as Satanas removed fromhis sceptre the diamond spray, placed it inthe coronet which encircled the brow ofSamoula, saying, "Thus do I create thee mycompanion, the perfection of beauty, Brideof Satanas, Queen of the Earth and Sun."At that instant the cloud-screen overheadwas rent asunder, and a blaze of light