She was here as a young child a few years since," he replied.

He chose to let Atossa ask questions for all the information she needed.
"It is so long ago," she said, with a little sigh.

"Is she fair ?" "Nay, she is dark, after the manner of the Hebrews." "And the Persians too," she interrupted.
"She is very beautiful," continued Zoroaster.

"She is very tall." Atossa looked up quickly with a smile.

She was not tall herself, with all her Beauty.
"You admire tall women ?" "Yes," said Zoroaster calmly--well knowing what he said.