"How can I, who am but a man, tell of such things, lord?
I only know that the statue was fashioned in the far past, when we, who are now but a remnant, were a great people; and as for the Snake, he has always lived there in his holy place.

Our grandfather's grandfathers knew him, and since that day he has not changed." "Interesting fact in natural history," said Leonard; "I wish I could get him home alive to the Zoological Gardens." Then he asked another question.

"Tell me, Olfan, what became of the red stones yesterday, and of him who offended in offering them to the god yonder ?" "The most of them were cast into the pit of waters, lord, there to be hidden for ever.

There were three hide sacks full." "Oh, heavens!" groaned Leonard when Juanna had translated this.

"Otter, you have something to answer for!" "But the choicest," went on Olfan, "were put in a smaller bag, and tied about the neck of the man who had sinned.