Angels and Women (1924)

GREATER 67 CHANGElstreamed upon the royal pair, conferringsuch dazzling effulgence that the astonishedmultitude, after a moment of stupefaction,burst into a storm of applause, shouting, "Agod l a goddess l Glory to Samoula, peerlessin beauty l Glory to Satanas, Light-creator,King of the Earth and the Sun!"This blasphemous adulation of created beingsfilled me with horror, a feeling whichseemed to find voice in a growl of thunderfrom a black cloud overhead, as it suddenlyclosed together.And now the blare of trumpets announcedthe approach of the tribute-bearers, an almostinterminable procession, who were thisday to lay the treasures of earth and sea atthe feet of the mighty Prince. The giantsons of Satanas led the van, their athleticforms clad in silver scales, and on their headsnodding plumes. Fair were they in complexion,with light, curling locks; for though thenumerous wives of Satanas had been of everystyle of beauty, the sons resembled their