The Hidden Children by Robert William Chambers Chapter 18 Page 28

twain, who, having been hidden, are prepared for mating — where we will — and when� . And if the long flight be truly ended — and the home forests guard our secret — and if Tharon be God also — and His stars the altar lights — and his river-mist my veil — — ” She faltered, and her clear gaze became confused. “Why should your Indians question you?” she asked.

The last ray of the sun reddened the forest, lingered, faded, and went out in ashes. I said:

“God and Tharon are one. Priest and Sagamore, clergyman and Sachem, minister, ensign, Roya-neh — red men or white, all are consecrated before the Master of Life. If in these Indians’ eyes you are still to remain sacred, then must you promise yourself to