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The Priestess visited her many times throughout the day when she

could spare the time from her duties in the Temple. In the course

of a few days Sarthia was able to be assisted in short walks

about the halls and corridors, but took little heed of things

about her. Day by day, the body grew stronger and a new light

began to dawn in the eyes and shone upon the countenance of the

fair young girl.

In the meantime, Hermo had been apprised by the Astrologer Priest

of the true relation existing between himself and Sarthia. His

joy knew no bounds, for neither his heart nor soul had ever

thrilled with the love of mother, sister, or kindred. It had been

his misfortune to be deprived of his parents before his young

mind and heart could be moved by the tender emotions of love, but

now it needed no more than the Priest's revelations to kindle

into flaming fires that something, he knew not what, that had

been smoldering in his bosom all his life.