| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from The Light of Western Stars by Zane Grey: seeing Madeline's agony of doubt, fear, pity, love. Almost
Madeline felt that she could not endure the situation. She was
weak and tottering.
"Senora! Ah, it will be one beautiful thing!" Montes caught the
scarf from the rebel's hand. He was glowing, passionate; his
eyes had a strange, soft, cold flash; his voice was low, intense.
He was living something splendid to him. "I'll wave the scarf,
Senora. That will be the signal. It will be seen down at the
other end of the road. Senor Stewart's jailer will see the
signal, take off Stewart's irons, release him, open the door for
his walk. Stewart will be free. But he will not know. He will
The Light of Western Stars |
The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from Arizona Nights by Stewart Edward White: is it?"
The figure drew steadily nearer. In half an hour it had
approached near enough to be recognised.
"Why, it's Jed!" cried the Senor, and spurred his horse. "What
do you mean, riding out with that foot?" he demanded sternly,
when within hailing distance.
"Foot, hell!" gasped Parker, whirling his horse alongside.
"Your wife's run away with Brent Palmer."
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