When her thoughts had become thus kindly disposed towards Thoth, he suddenly appeared, almost as if he had been able to read what was passing in her mind.
His face was as impassive and immobile as ever, and he made inquiries concerning Daphne's welfare as if nothing extraordinary had happened.
But she shuddered at his callousness, and indignantly cried, "Unless thou canst and wilt explain to me the mystery of these women, never look on me again."
"That," said he, "is my present purpose. Listen with care."
Daphne signified her assent, and Thoth continued—
"In order to resolve this mystery, I must first make thee understand how much this city is different from others in every respect—a fact, indeed, thou canst not have failed to observe.
