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she fell back into her former lifeless state and lingers so until

I am in doubt if after all it were not some illusion connected

with the wonderful Magic of that night."

"Nay," said the Hierophant, "I can assure you that what you

experienced was real and that if this matter reaches a successful

issue you will henceforward find in Nu-nah all that your soul

desires, that ever will her eager spirit lead yours in the

pursuit of knowledge and the highest wisdom."

Then the Hierophant turning, mentally addressed Sarthia, the

unseen witness of the interview, "Am I not right in making this

pledge for you to Rathunor? Think you we have also fulfilled our

promise that Rathunor shall love you?"