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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    into existence without natural parents, under certain conditions,” answered Zorastro. “ In this,” continued the Count, “ I have been more fortunate, for I have been able to develop a red and a blue spirit which thou shalt see for thyself.” Lighting a small lamp he led the way to the great oak cabinet, and shading the light with his hand, opened the massive doors very cautiously. “ There,” he said, pointing to two large cylindrical glass jars, which stood within. They contained nothing apparently but clear water. The mouths were covered with bladder, and each bore a great red seal on the top. u They must not be exposed to too strong a light,” said the Count, taking one of the jars in his hands carefully. “ Now, behold,” he cried, as he tapped the seal three times with his forefinger, and then slowly and solemnly pronounced a Hebrew formula. No sooner had he done so, than a curious change took place in the appearance of the liquid, and it began to turn blue. As they drew closer and gazed at it intently, a small face K