Take Olfan who was king, and offer him up.

Cast down the white servants of the Mother, and offer them up.

Seize the slaves who stood before her in the plain, and offer them up.

Lead forth the captives, and offer them up.

Let the sacrifice of the Crowning of Kings be accomplished according to custom, that the god whose name is Jal may be appeased; that he may listen to the pleadings of the Mother, that the sun may shine upon us, that fruitfulness may fill the land and peace be within its gates." Thus he cried while Leonard felt his blood turn cold and his hair rise upon his head, for though he could not understand the words, he guessed their purport and his instinct told him that a great danger threatened them.