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Updated: May 12, 2025
The sea to the north of the island was in no way different from that which they had crossed, but its lively colors were fast becoming invisible. "That is Matterplay," said the woman, pointing her finger toward some low land on the horizon, which seemed to be even farther off than Wombflash. "I wonder how Digrung passed over," meditated Maskull.
He bent down, and, taking hold of the phaen's thin and ragged robe, tore off a broad strip, which he proceeded to swathe in folds around his forehead. "I'm not forgetting your advice, Leehallfae. I would not like to start the walk as Maskull and finish it as Digrung." The phaen gave a twisted grin, and they began to move upstream. The road was difficult.
Now you must come to a quick decision in your own mind as to which is of the greatest importance, Digrung's happiness or Joiwind's. Digrung won't allow you to preserve them both." "It won't take me long to decide. Digrung, I gave you a last chance to change your mind." "As long as it's in my power I shall go on, and warn my sister against her criminal friends."
Now, if you really value her happiness, Maskull, you will have to take some firm step or other." "I mean to. Digrung, I shall stop your journey." "If you intend a second murder, no doubt you are big enough." Maskull turned around to Tydomin and laughed. "I seem to be leaving a wake of corpses behind me on this journey." "Why a corpse? There's no need to kill him."
Not for his own sake but your feminine friend is sure to be curious about your having been seen carrying a dead man." Maskull's underlip shot out. "Tell your sister nothing, Digrung. Don't mention my name at all. I don't want her to know about this meeting of ours." "Why not?" "I don't wish it isn't that enough?" Digrung looked impassive.
"That is a worse crime," said Maskull. "Who knows? He will live, but he will tell no tales." Digrung laughed, but changed colour. "I was right then. The monster has sprung into the light of day." Maskull laid a hand on his shoulder. "You have the choice, and we are not joking. Do as I ask." "You have fallen low, Maskull. But you are walking in a dream, and I can't talk to you.
She touched Digrung on the arm and gave him a strange look. "The dead man is my husband, and Maskull murdered him. Now you'll understand why he wishes you to hold your tongue." "I guessed there was some foul play," said Digrung. "It doesn't matter I can't falsify facts. Joiwind must know." "You refuse to consider her feelings?" said Maskull, turning pale.
That wouldn't matter, but I don't like to see a man of intelligence like Maskull caught in your filthy meshes." "I suppose even you clever Matterplay people sometimes misjudge character. However, I don't mind. Your opinion's nothing to me, Digrung. You'd better answer his questions, Maskull.
"What are these strange relations between you?" demanded Digrung, eying him with suddenly aroused suspicion. Maskull stared back in a sort of bewilderment. "Good God! You don't doubt your own sister. That pure angel!" Tydomin caught hold of him delicately. "I don't know Joiwind, but, whoever she is and whatever she's like, I know this she's more fortunate in her friend than in her brother.
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