All of heaven and earth are included within its symbol.

And more, more than you dream of, more than I dare fathom; and I am an old man, my child--old, alone, with nobody to fear for, nothing to dread, not even the end of all--because I am ready for that, too.

Yet I, having nothing on earth to dread, dare not fathom what that symbol may mean, nor what vast powers it may exert on life.

God knows.

It may be the very signet of Fate itself; the sign manual of Destiny." He drew the paper from his pocket, unrolled it, and spread it out under her frightened eyes.
"_That!_" she whispered, steadying herself blindly against the arm he offered.