And if it is trickery, then he will certainly be tricked.

But, supposing that I am wrong, what then ?" "You mean, supposing things are as they seem to be ?" "Yes.

In that event, Arbuthnot, I am sure that something will occur to prevent your being united to a woman who lived thousands of years ago.

I am sorry to say it, but Fate will intervene.

Remember, it is the god of her people that I suppose she worships, and, I may add, to which the whole world bows." At his words a kind of chill fell upon me.