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The subtle, silent will of the High Priest mentally commanded the

presence of the departed spirit of Sarthia. At his bidding, she

came floating toward him, and when within a certain distance from

her inanimate body, she remained hovering over it. Most willingly

and joyfully she came, knowing the promise of the High Priest

would be realized when she became able to animate and control the

body and mind of what was still Nu-nah's.

Rathunor was present at the urgent request of the Priest. He

little dreamed why his presence was so much desired, and how he,

who was so ignorant of the Temple rules and service, could be of

any assistance.

A spark had been kindled within his very soul, the night that

Sarthia found herself in Nu-nah's temple and for a moment

consciously remembered and spoke, that had been burning deeper

and deeper until now, it was ready to burst forth as an

ever-living flame at the first breath of hope that this new

emotion was of the soul--real and immortal.