Let the Lady Noma be summoned." Now the face of Hafela grew sullen, and watching, Owen saw a swift change pass over that of Hokosa.

Evidently he was not certain of the woman.

Presently there was a stir, and from the gates of the royal house the Lady Noma appeared, attended by women, and stood before the king.
She was a tall and lovely girl, and the sunlight flashed upon her bronze-hued breast and her ornaments of ivory.

Her black hair was fastened in a knot upon her neck, her features were fine and small, her gait was delicate and sure as that of an antelope, and her eyes were beautiful and full of pride.

There she stood before the king, looking round her like a stag.