ARAB.
JULIAN.
THE EQUINOX
The sign is strict, averred.
Hast thou the holy word? [Whispered]
The word is rightly spoken.
Hast thou the secret token? [Given, each extend-
ing the forefinger and striking tt against that of
the other.|
The token is in order.
Pass to my brother warder !
[They pass over to JULIAN.
I am the camel brother of your priest,
And we are come from north and south and east
To build your God a new and nobler shrine.
Give me the sign. [Done, each striking his breast
Jive times with clenched hand]
The sign is strict, averred.
Hast thou the holy word? [Whispered.]
The word is rightly spoken.
Hast thou the secret token? [Given, each making
a wide sweep with the arm, clapping hand to
hand, and then clasping.]
The token is right. All Hail!
Pass to the veil !
(They pass on. The black man enters, his companions pulling
aside the veil.
ZULU.
CHINESE.
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I am thy brother, priest.
From north and south and east
We come to build a shrine
Nobler and newer than thine.
These ropes can bind ; this scourge
My myriad slaves can urge.