But this shaking of the earth makes me fear for the safety of that youth.

The sands of the desert may have swept over him; or he may have perished in the hills." "The purposes of the gods cannot be altered, Semitzin," replied the old Indian, who perhaps would not have much regretted such a calamity as she suggested: it would be a simple solution of difficulties which might otherwise prove embarrassing.

"It is my prayer, at all events, that the entrance to the treasure may not be closed." "I care nothing for the treasure, unless I may share it with him," she returned.

"Since we spoke together beside the fountain, I have seen him.
He looked upon me doubtfully, being, perhaps, perplexed because of these features of the child Miriam, which I am compelled to wear." "Truly, princess, what is he, that you should think of him ?" muttered Kamaiakan.
"He satisfies my heart," was the reply.
"And I am resolved never again to give up this mortal habitation to her you call its rightful owner.

I will never again leave this world, which I enjoy, for the unknown darkness out of which you called me." "Princess, the gods do not permit such dealings.