In either case it is time for me to begin my operations on her fancies and her heart: in the one case, to divert the source of love to me; in the other, in me to awaken it.

It is for this that I have sought you.' 'And how can I assist you ?' 'I am about to invite her to a feast in my house: I wish to dazzle--to bewilder--to inflame her senses.

Our arts--the arts by which Egypt trained her young novitiates--must be employed; and, under veil of the mysteries of religion, I will open to her the secrets of love.' 'Ah! now I understand:--one of those voluptuous banquets that, despite our dull vows of mortified coldness, we, the priests of Isis, have shared at thy house.' 'No, no! Thinkest thou her chaste eyes are ripe for such scenes?
No; but first we must ensnare the brother--an easier task.

Listen to me, while I give you my instructions.'.