Zorastro : a romance / by Creswick J. Thompson [pseud.].

  • Charles Thompson
Date:
1899
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Credit: Zorastro : a romance / by Creswick J. Thompson [pseud.]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    He was a sinister-looking fellow of power- ful build, with a mass of black hair on his head and chin. He was garbed like a monk, in a long gown reaching to his feet, which was secured round his waist by a stout cord, while his feet were shod with sandals. Presently he crossed the room, and ap- proaching Zorastro with a profound bow and a smile that ill became his evil features, said: ‘‘ Do I address the most learned and honourable Zorastro ? ” “ Of a certes thou dost,” replied Zorastro, scanning him closely; “but I do not re- member thee.” “The memory of the mighty physician is short, yet has he forgotten Petro of Milan ? ” “ Petro of Milan ? Surely not. Now I recollect thy face, but I did not know thee in that guise.” “ ‘ The wolf has more than one coat,’ runs the old proverb,” replied the man, showing a row of yellow teeth as he grinned. “So it seems. I thought perchance the wolf had been killed long ago,” said Zorastro, rising from the table as he finished his meal.