Now you and I shall dwell together in peace--sister.

Or if there be those in the world from which you came that you would have slain, then you and I shall go forth with our companies and stamp them out--even as I did these." My heart stopped beating--for from the depths of Ruth's eyes shining shadows were rising, wraiths answering Norhala's calling; and, as they rose, steadily they drew life from the clear radiance summoning--drew closer to the semblance of that tranquil spirit which her vengeance had banished but that had now returned to its twin thrones of Norhala's eyes.
And at last it was twin sister of Norhala who looked upon her from the face of Ruth! The white arms of the woman encircled her; the glorious head bent over her; flaming tresses mingled with tender brown curls.
"Sister!" she whispered.

"Little sister! These men you shall have as long as it pleases you--to do with as you will.

Or if it is your wish they shall go back to their world and I will guard them to its gates.
"But you and I, little sister, will dwell together--in the vastnesses--in the peace.

Shall it not be so ?" With no faltering, with no glance toward us three--lover, brother, old friend--Ruth crept closer to her, rested her head upon the virginal, royal breasts.
"It shall be so!" she murmured.