10/23 He hath seen the wisdom of the stranger, and found among them men after his own heart; but the Spirit of his fathers calls, and now he returns to his own people." "What will you do there ?" I asked. I am still a prince among them, and will sway their councils. It may be fated that I slay yonder magician and reign in his stead." He got to his feet and looked proudly westward. But I would my brother had been of my company." Slowly we travelled north along the crests, for though my mind was now saner, I had no strength in my body. The hill mists came down on us, and the rain drove up from the glens. |