Angels and Women (1924)

84 ANGELS AND WOMENshudder, "I well remember; it is the Lake ofSacrifice."And now, as the royal train entered anavenue of spice-trees leading to the city,Satanas checked our advance and dismissedthe Darvands, whose superhuman strengthhad, during the day, kept pace with the swiftelephants.To avoid their bold gaze, I turned towardthe mountain, and saw upon the declivity agroup which at once attracted my attention.In advance was a dignified man and threeyounger persons, who were directing the removalof timber which had been cut from thedense groves far in the heights. The haltingof the chariot gave us an opportunity to observethis party more closely.The eldest person, evidently the father,was of a handsome, grave, even melancholyaspect. His flowing beard and peculiar expressioncaused my heart to throb withmournful memories, for I imagined I couldtrace a resemblance to my beloved father.