Angels and Women (1924)

70 ANGELS AND WOMENyour matchless form enchained my eyes,have I met my peer. Samoula must neverdie, 1 rendered immortal by our great love.The equal and companion of Satanas, shemust reign through the rolling ages, queenof the earth and Bride of the Sun!"Taking from a fold in his garment a jewelledbracelet, he clasped it upon her arm,saying, "By this token the compact issealed." I saw the band of flashing gems,bright like coals of fire, and where it closedtogether were two entwined serpents. Interrified expostulation I cried out---"Beware,O my mother 1" Satanas turned sharply, andbestowed upon me such a look of displeasureas almost deprived me of strength. Istepped suddenly backward, and found myselfin the arms of Hesperus. The tenderfirmness of the embrace was irresistible. Athrill responsive shot through my frame; animpulse to return the pressure almost overpoweredme; but at that perilous moment I¯ See Appendix, Note 10.