Well, well, these are strange times, and you may live to see your desire satisfied by the death of the god.

Now, what of that woman?
How comes she to be with you ?" "She was bound by the order of Aca, father, and Jal was set to watch her; but I drugged Jal, and loosing her bonds I led her down the secret way, for she desires to speak to you." "How can that be, niece?
Can I then understand her language ?" "Nay, father, but she understands ours.

Had she been bred in the land she could not speak it better." Nam looked astonished, and going to the door he called to the priest without to lead in the stranger.
"You have words to say to me," he said.
"Yes, lord, but not before these.

That which I have to say is secret." Nam hesitated.
"Have no fear, lord," said Soa, reading his thoughts.

"See, I am unarmed." Then he commanded the others to go, and when the door had closed behind them, he looked at her inquiringly.
"Tell me, lord, who am I ?" asked Soa, throwing the wrapping from her head and turning her face to the glare of the torchlight.
"How can I know who you are, wanderer?
Yet, had I met you by chance, I should have said that you were of our blood." "That is so, lord, I am of your blood.