Angels and Women (1924)

CHANGE 61tears. Thou shalt be protected. Arise; forgetthy sorrow while we take counsel withregard to the future."I had no time to remonstrate, for Hesperusimmediately addressed me: "And thou wiltneed a friend, Aloma. Turn not away, butconsider my words. Samoula will departwith Satanas; if thou remain alone in thiswilderness, death will soon ensue and thyfair form become a prey to savage beasts.Remove to Balonia, and greater dangerthreatens. But if I may claim the sacredright of protection, safety and happiness areassured. Aloma, thou hast power never beforeconferred upon mortal maid; thou artinspired by ambition lofty as that which animatesmy own spirit: Thou weft born to bean angel’s bride. Become the partner ofHesperus, share in his glory, and the unimaginablefervor of an angel’s passion willenkindle thy human soul. Love and honorshall be thine, such as woman has neverknown; the treasures of earth will be laid at