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And there stood the priest - his sacerdotal vestments torn, and smeared with crimson stains that blackened as they dried; his shaven crown was uncovered, his arms were un bound, and there he stood clasping the con secrated wafer to his breast, his eyes raised in adoration, and whilst looking to possess a mar tyr's throne, he overcame the terrors of the dark valley, through which he must pass to gain it. Blocks watched him narrowly, but not a muscle of his countenance manifested the slightest fear - he stood unmoved amidst the awful scene, and when the catastrophe arrived, he retained his position and his firm ness to the last his shaven crown appeared buoyant a moment or two upon the surface, even animal instinct was mastered, and he dis appeared without a struggle.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330682815
- ISBN 13 9781330682814
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages350
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