“Hellen, much have we seen and heard that causeth us to believe evil goeth on in the inner parts. I feel as if the air, even, is not pure.”
“Dwell not upon such thoughts. I am sure that it groweth brighter for us. Let me tell you what happened after the earth quaked, after Sensel had led you from the temple.”
Hastily he recounted the whole, not omitting Sensel’s perturbation. When he had finished, the two, of their doubt and anxiety, were silent. Finally, Æole murmured:
“Hellen, what a risk was thine to go in that passage. And thine awful words to the high priest.”
“I have been smitten ever since. But the words would come.”
“I know, Hellen. But, take cheer. Be not so cast down.”
“I fear it will bring evil to thee and Electra.”
“But—there are the ‘Silent Priest’ and Sensel,” urged Electra.
“If Sensel is our friend. Though he came with the ‘Silent Priest,’ he hath gained favor with Atlano and Oltis. Both look to him; and both may have weight with him. It may be it was at their order that he came after us in the alley. He may be beyond that thicket now.”—He pointed to the nearest clump.
“I will see,” returned Electra.