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Aphrodite: Book Two: Chapter Seven. The Enchanted Lyre

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HE walked rapidly in the hope of finding Chrysis still upon the road which led to the town, fearing, if he delayed longer, lest he again lose his courage and desire. The road, white with heat, was so bright that Demetrios closed his eyes as in the noonday sun. He went thus without looking before him and nearly collided with four black slaves who walked at the head of a new procession, when a little, singing voice said, softly: "Well-Beloved!

Aphrodite: Book Two: Chapter Seven. The Enchanted Lyre

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