“Maron, bear to the king my word that Æole shall not leave me. I ask that he will no more of it.”
Maron withdrew.
In an hour, appeared two officials of the temple, bearing a written order from the high priest. The queen dismissed them with a message that the king would come to her. But answer was immediately returned that the king was engaged, and that Oltis’ order must be obeyed, as it was given of the gods.
To the officials, Queen Atlana merely said:
“Bear the word to the high priest—that I will not yield in this.”
The officials departed.
Shortly they returned with two others, and presented an order for Æole’s immediate presence signed by Atlano and Oltis. The queen’s answer was:
“Ye will bear to the king and high priest my word that Æole shall not go.”
“But, gracious Queen,” demurred Ludor, the spokesman, “this is to please Amen.”
“Who sayeth it is to please Amen?”