"The treaty was signed at Fleurville on a day of late winter." (p. 654)
Winter again so soon? Yes, Fleurville is on a different planet!
"Summer dwelt in Gray when word reached Avalon." (p. 659)
We have seen winter, spring and summer in Gray and winter on St. Li. Seasons pass in cyclical time while history is made in linear time.
Out last sight of Avalonian natural beauty:
north from Gray, a red and gold sunset above a quiet sea glimmering toward the darkening horizon;
trefoil and sword-of-sorrow growing amongst the imported grass;
the Avalonian evening star, we are not told its name;
ringing harp vines and twinkling jewelleafs.
The following morning, Eyath flies toward:
"...the mountains of home." (p. 662)
As I have quoted before:
"Snowpeaks flamed. The sun stood up in a shout of light.
"High is heaven and holy." (ibid.)
1 comment:
Kaor, Paul!
That treaty between the victorious Empire and the Domain reminded me of the analogous Treaty of Frankfurt ending the Franco/Prussian War in 1871. But I don't think Terra imposed terms on Ythri as harsh as the terms Germany imposed on France.
Ad astra! Sean
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