I resolved to go no further in the matter, never again to put it to test.

For a long time I stayed away from the Mission, occupying myself with my work, keeping it out of my mind.

But the temptation was too strong.

One night I found myself there again, under the black shadow of the pear trees calling for Angele, summoning her from out the dark, from out the night.

This time the Answer was prompt, unmistakable.