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As soon as he had been conveyed to an outer court, the Hierophant

again continued. Turning his attention to Sarthia, mentally he

called three times, "Nu-nah, Nu-nah, Nu-nah, henceforth you shall

be known as Sarthia the Vestal. May the guardian angels that have

been placed over your reviving body, keep and hold the soul with

it until health of body and strength of mind returns. God bless

our new-found Vestal. Amen."

As the last echo of the Priest's voice died away the music burst

in a joyful song of praise, and continued until the bodies of

each of the young girls were removed. Sarthia's to that formerly

occupied by the Vestal, and Nu-nah's to that of the home of the

Princess.

Rathunor soon revived in the fresh air of the outer court and now

being summoned by a messenger from the Hierophant presented

himself again before him.