We see Nicholas van Rijn in his penthouse on the Winged Cross for the third and last time. We read our first reference to "...the Falkayns..." (p. 11) David and Coya have married since "Lodestar."
We read:
"As confidence dwindled in public institutions, those of the Solar Commonwealth and the Polesotechnic League alike, loyalties grew the more intensely personal." (p. 13)
This single sentence continues the theme of "Lodestar" and sets the tune for the rest of Mirkheim. The Falkayns know that they will go elsewhere. They do not yet know where.
Poul Anderson shows us human beings taking what they value to other planets: Orthodox Christianity to Dennitza; freedom to Avalon.
Before we go anywhere, we must have something to take with us. This weekend, I will attend a May Day march on Saturday and a Wesak Festival (the Buddha's Birthday) on Sunday. I hope that everyone attends something meaningful to them.
1 comment:
Kaor, Paul!
I've also wondered if the OrthoChristians of Dennitza were Catholics belonging to one of the eastern rites in communion with the Papacy.
Hope this uploads.
Ad astra! Sean
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