He was in the habit of making presents every time he came to see me, and on each occasion the present was of a different kind; at one time it was a new robe of curiously wrought feathers, at another some beautiful gem, at another some rare fruit.
He also made incessant efforts to render my situation pleasant, and was delighted at my rapid progress in acquiring the language.
On the jom following the sacrifice I accompanied Almah as she went to her daily task, and after it was over I asked when the new victims would be placed here.

"How long does it take to embalm them ?" I added.
Almah looked at me earnestly.

"They will not bring them here; they will not embalm them," said she.
"Why not ?" I asked; "what will they do with them ?" "Do not ask," said she.

"It will pain you to know." In spite of repeated solicitation she refused to give me any satisfaction.

I felt deeply moved at her words and her looks.