[Bawler:]
Timorous I tremble, lost in murky hallways. I know not nor recollect
how I came to be here. I was perusing the book of the Youth in
the quiet of
my home. But who are you, approaching spirits?
[Shades:]
Lemures or spirits we are not! Dost thou not recognise us?
I am the sacred child : I am dragon-kin : I am the eternally feminine.
[Bawler:]
Verily I recognise you; the tormentors from my dreams! By Hercules,
begone, evil spirits! Return to Hades - you tempt me overmuch!
Wherefore did
you appear to me; what be your business with me?
[Shades:]
We appeared to thee so thou wouldst become complete. We are
consanguinous, thee and us.
[Bawler:] I understand not! Did you spring from my soul?
[Shades:] Forsooth; we are part of thee. Embrace us and thou shalt see!
[Bawler:] I comprehend now!
[All:] WE ARE CONJUGATED.