I came to my purpose direct and said, "Save us from our fate." "Your fate ?" "Yes, from death--that death of horror." "Death ?--horror?
What do you mean by horror ?" said the Kohen, in an amazement that was sincere and unfeigned.

"I cannot comprehend your meaning.

It seems as though you actually dislike death; but that is not conceivable.

It cannot be possible that you fear death." "Fear death!" I exclaimed, "I do--I do.

Who is there that does not fear it ?" The Kohen stared.
"I do not understand you," he said.
"Do you not understand," said I, "that death is abhorrent to humanity ?" "Abhorrent!" said the Kohen; "that is impossible.