Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 edition. Excerpt: ...filled on the entrance of Earl Lavender and those who accompanied him. 'Judgment, oh, sages!' said the Lady of the Veil. 'And again judgment, oh, sages!' cried another voice. Looking behind him, Earl Lavender beheld Lord Brumm, also conducted by six denizens of the Underworld, including the roguish damsel who had whipped him. Earl Lavender's henchman presented a very woebegone appearance. His robe was torn from his shoulders, and his hair tumbled. He was gagged, and his hands tied behind his back; tears stood in his eyes. 'Why, what have you done, my good Brumm?' asked Earl Lavender. 'Silence, ' said the white-robed sage in a stern voice. Earl Lavender bowed in submission to the sage's decision, and he and Lord Brumm were placed at the bar. In reply to a sign from the white-robed sage, the Lady of the Veil, making a profound obeisance, addressed the court. Oh, sages, ' she said, 'of what the second misdemeanant is accused I cannot tell, but in charging the first, I must speak to the presence of both in this city. I saw these men in the Cafe Benvenuto, where I tasted a little macaroni after a railway journey of six hours. He, against whom I bear witness, seemed to me worthy of admission to the Underworld, and in accordance with our established custom, I brought him along with me; his comrade was apparently undetachable. Just now, as we passed through the Hall of Dancing, he ascended the steps of the gallery and cried aloud--I remember his exact words, --"Intention is another name for Evolution; the great purpose that is in the universe. Ho! all ye sad-souled players, and you self-deceived dancers! Is it purpose, is it meaning you cannot find? Behold in me the purpose of the ages, Earl Lavender, the fittest of men." Before he could...
