[Lilith by George MacDonald]@TWC D-Link bookLilith CHAPTER XL 13/26
Thou art weary and heavy-laden: art thou not ashamed? Is not the being thou hast corrupted become to thee at length an evil thing? Wouldst thou yet live on in disgrace eternal? Cease thou canst not: wilt thou not be restored and BE ?" She stood silent with bowed head. "Father," said Mara, "take her in thine arms, and carry her to her couch.
There she will open her hand, and die into life." "I will walk," said the princess. Adam turned and led the way.
The princess walked feebly after him into the cottage. Then Eve came out to me where I sat with Lona in my bosom.
She reached up her arms, took her from me, and carried her in.
I dismounted, and the children also.
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