HALL OF THE MONOLITHS, MITLA
PALACE RUINS AT MITLA
When a plumed crest of sable hue loomed up above the passion flower of the balcony she started up as if she had not been looking long for that apparition.
As Hagoth swung himself easily in front of her she faced him with the accusation, "You are late."
"I have been watching the lights below for hours. I thought you were there with Seantum."
"Did he stay so long with mother? I left them hours ago—to wait here alone, while you, forsooth, amused yourself with an Indian girl—Ugh."