The light was flickering now like auroral curtains of fire.
"What is it?" murmured Nathan.
"Wait—you'll see. This is what I've lived for. My work is finished now."
It seemed to Nathan that they stood there for an interminable length of time while the light rose and fell, but gradually swelled until they could see each other plainly.
There came a high note like the far away tinkling of chimes. The Jewels were rising from the floor. Firebird's hand on his arm restrained Nathan from rushing forward.
"Wait," she commanded.
The Jewels rose higher and then they began to float out of the niche towards the two Earthlings, carrying their ghostly light with them.
The Jewels rose higher, carrying their ghostly light with them.