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Updated: June 18, 2025
Some cried that she had escaped into the city in the guise of a slave, others that she had descended into the cavern where stood the gigantic Temple of Zomara. Another fact puzzled us greatly. From our elevated position we could see afar off a fierce conflict proceeding near the city gate on that side where access could be gained only by the steep flight of steps.
One loud piercing shriek reached us and at that instant we saw the figure of a man or woman we were not close enough to discern which flung by the others headlong into the open flaming mouth. Again the drums rolled, and the next second the jaws of Zomara closed with a loud crash that sent a shudder through us. "The sacrifice!" gasped Omar.
Omar and his black swarm of intruders must be driven out or given as sacrifice to Zomara. Till this be done the curse of the god ye fear shall rest upon our land, and his presence shall nightly remind ye of your idleness. Will ye let the defiant prince overthrow your queen?"
Remember I am her son. Again, forward! Zomara giveth strength to your hands and courage to your hearts. Use them for the purpose he hath bestowed them upon you." In the forward movement in response to these loudly-uttered words fearful cries of rage and despair mingled with hoarse shouts of the vanquished.
Their adulations became louder, and even more profuse, when Omar proceeded to appoint others, well known and popular, to various offices connected with the palace. "Happy," cried the white-bearded sages who had taken their places behind the throne "happy is the prince whose trust is in Zomara and whose wisdom cometh from the King of the River."
Let me never look again upon his face." But ere they could seize him, he had lifted his hand, invoking the curse of Zomara, saying: "Omar, Prince of Mo, has spoken. This kingdom of Samory shall, ere many moons, be shaken to its foundations."
Let us hope that Zomara will not spare her long to tyrannize over our land and to plot against thy life," he added in a half whisper. Omar started in surprise. This man, one of the principal advisers of his royal mother, was actually expressing a wish that she might die!
The way to the Temple of Zomara was unknown and the dwarfs remained in undisputed possession of the place until three years ago, one more adventurous than the rest, succeeded in ascending to Mo, when his capture resulted in the cavern with its great wonderful image being re-discovered.
She hath caught the swift-flying light and divided its rays; she hath marshalled the emanations of the sun under their different-hued banners, given symmetry and order to the glare of day, explained the dark eternal laws of the Forest-god, and showed herself always acquainted with the dictates of Zomara."
"But the great cavern and all those horrible rites introduced into the worship of Zomara, are not they new?" "No," replied the sage. "They are as old as the foundation of the Kingdom of Mo.
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