We resolved to make our attempt without any further delay.
Layelah was with us for the greater part of that jom, and the Kohen Gadol also gave us much of his company.

Layelah did not seem to have any suspicions whatever of my secret purpose; for she was as bright, as amiable, and as devoted to me as ever, while the Kohen Gadol sought as before to make himself agreeable to Almah.

I did not think fit to tell her about Layelah's proposal, and therefore she was quite ignorant of the secret plans of the Kohen Gadol, evidently attributing his attention to the unfailing amiability of the Kosekin.
Layelah came again after Almah had retired, and spent the time in trying to persuade me to fly with her.

The beautiful girl was certainly never more engaging, nor was she ever more tender.

Had it not been for Almah it would have been impossible to resist such sweet persuasions; but as it was I did resist.