She smiled and waved her torch as a fairy queen might her wand, and in a voice of rare sweetness said:
“If thou wouldst save thy life, follow me.”
“I am bound,” answered Max.
Two rows of shiny, white teeth were shown as she pointed laughingly at the severed cords, and again she said:
“Come! Follow me!”
“To the death,” answered Max, forgetful of all danger.
“Come, and thou shalt be one of my people.”
The houri took Max by the hand, causing a strange thrill to pass through him.
“Be not afraid,” she said, as she extinguished the light.
“With you, never!” answered Max, gallantly.