Dano--Lēt[a:], your narrative fills me with dismay. Surely you are not jesting. Your serious face assures me that you are not. May Andûman[a:] forgive if unwittingly I have spoken lightly of sacred matters. Lately I have been subjected to what Doctor Vyond[a:] terms self-induced hallucinations. But I am not conscious of inducing them, and certainly I do not desire to indulge in such folly. I would not err, I would not sin, yet during these seizures I give utterance to expressions which are not in accord with our Sacred Writings. I pray the pitiful gods that I may not be held accountable for these unconscious utterances. De L'Ester--Two Professors and a Physician are hastening this way. Professor--My dear Dano, we have been quite alarmed to learn that again you have been attacked with faintness, and rejoice that you are recovering. Here is our good Doctor Vyond[a:], who speedily will restore you. Dr. Vyonda--Certainly, certainly. It is nothing serious. Really there is no occasion for alarm. Such attacks are quite common. The high temperature of the season, and too close application to study superinduces such seizures. Dano, you must relax a little of your ardent pursuit of knowledge. You must indulge in lighter veins of thought. Youth is the age for enjoyment, innocent enjoyment of course, and for acquiring knowledge, but with, moderation, my dear Dano, with due moderation. Your eyes are yet a trifle heavy. Allow me to administer this agreeable potion, which will dispel this sensation of lassitude. On retiring, you will take this palatable powder, which will insure quiet sleep. No visions, no hallucinations will disturb your repose, and in the morning we will counsel together as to the best course to be pursued. But no more study to-day, Dano, you understand, no more---- De L'Ester--Quickly, quickly, Gentol[a:]. He is not fully aroused from his entrancement, and his spiritual perception is very exalted. Follow my dictation. Dr. Vyonda--He again is relapsing into unconsciousness. Order a litter at once, and have him conveyed to his apartment. Really this seizure is inexplicable, but I doubt not will yield to---- Dano--Doctor Vyond[a:], I am told to request you to quietly remain where you are. Dr. Vyonda--This is most perplexing, most perplexing. Apparently he is unconscious, yet he bids me to quietly remain where I am. No. No. Not just now. We will wait a little. Put the litter further away. Give him more air.