I know not how, but have
faith--for you shall fold me yet. Meanwhile, tempt me not from the path
of honour, since this I know, that it alone can lead me to my home. Yet
who is the god betrayed from whom I must fly? Who, who?"
Thus she spoke and was silent, and I, too, was silent. Yes, there we
sat, both silent in the darkness, searching the heavens for a guiding
star. And as we sat, presently I heard the voice of Kari saying:
"Have I found you, Lord, and you also, Lady Quilla? Return, I pray you,
for all search and are frightened."
"Why?" I answered. "The lady Quilla and I study this wondrous scene."
"Yes, Lord, though to those who are not god-born it would be difficult
in this darkness. Suffer, now that I show you the path."
CHAPTER V
KARI GOES
As it chanced during the remaining days of that journey, Quilla and I
were not again alone together (that is to say, except once for a few
minutes), for we were never out of eyeshot of someone in our company.
Thus Kari clung to me very closely, indeed, and when I asked him why,
told me bluntly that it was for my safety's sake.
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