"And at the worst?"
"Freedom: escape from narrow walls—often dark and foul."
"In any case nothing but a change, a swift and absolute change, from what was to what is?"
"Even so."
"And you have no fear?"
"None. Why should I?"
"Why should you not?"
Again there was a sudden silence between the two. At last the Soul spoke:
"Why should I not?" I cannot tell you. But I have no fear. I am a Son of God."
"And we?"