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

  • Charles Thompson
Date:
1899
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

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

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    and the band crowded round it, eager to get a supply. 1‘ We drink to the health and long life of Zorastro, the great healer and magician,” cried the captain, as he stood and raised his wine-cup. With a great shout of “ Life to Zorastro ! ” the cups were drained, and again refilled, till all the wine was exhausted. Then Karl and Dulcie were conducted to one of the many caverns which surrounded this strange place, the floor of which was spread with skins. Having seen Dulcie comfortably settled and bade her sleep in safety, Karl threw himself down across the entrance, determined to remain on guard till morning. One by one he watched the gipsies disappear like foxes into their holes. The fire burnt low, then at length, tired out by the fatigues of the day, he sank into a sound sleep.