They will rear high cities; they will lead armies; they will command wealth; but it has also been shown me that Zion will not be, as I had heretofore believed, pure from sin, for evil has already entered into her.

Because she has taken the sword her spiritual warfare will not be soon accomplished; the wheat and the tares shall grow together, and I do not yet see the end." There was a pause.

Susannah watched the slaves taking their evening ease so light-heartedly.

She looked down at the three hands which Angel had gathered together.

The dusk was beginning to make all things indistinct.
Angel went on.