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The Last Ritual

…hall say nay. For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect. There are four gates to one palace : the floor of that palace is of silver and gold ; lapis lazuli and jasper are there ; and all rare scents ; jasmine and rose, and the emblems of death. Let him enter in turn or at once the four gates ; let him stand on the floor of the palace. Will he not sink ? Ho ! warrior, if thy servant sink ? But there are means and means. Be goodly therefore. This also is secret : my prophet shall reveal it to th…