Journeys to the Planet Mars; or, Our Mission to EntoWeiss, Sara
Religion
Journeys to the Planet Mars; or, Our Mission to Ento
Weiss, Sara
Mars (Planet) -- Miscellanea; Spirit writings
De L'Ester--Certainly, their construction is similar to that of our
railway cars, but if you will observe closely you will perceive that
they present several striking differences. For instance, the driving
wheels are enormously large, and there are three sets of truck wheels,
the middle set running in the groove of the central rail, and the rails
are not in sections, all being firmly welded into continuity, which
greatly adds to their permanence and to the safety of those connected
with the Tuzamo service, or who travel in those elegantly appointed
carriages. Genessano, can you inform us as to when Tuzamos first came
into use on Ento?
Genessano--I am not quite certain, but Inidor[a:] may know. Inidor[a:],
ino intess[a:] varo mûy[a:] Tuzamos inga fosdû?
Inidora--At the time of the Establishment of the National Religion
they were known, for in the Sacred Writings they are referred to, and
not as though they then were a modern invention. I recall that during
my mortal existence I saw pictured representations of those ancient
conveyances, which were quite unlike these admirably constructed and
artistically finished carriages.
George--I have been looking about the city and if you are through with
your observation of the Tuzamos, I can promise Gentol[a:] and Bernard a
view of something that may interest them.
De L'Ester--Come, friends, and learn what our enterprising Englishman
has discovered. Gentol[a:], allow me to assist you. Ah, a temple, and
how beautiful it is. In form it is perfectly circular, with great
flights of steps surrounding about two-thirds of its circumference.
It is built of white marble, and from base to dome its walls are
so covered with intricate and delicate sculpture that it presents
the appearance of beautiful filmy lace. George, this will interest
more than Gentol[a:] and Bernard, for this is the first time that
Inidor[a:], Genessano or I have seen this somewhat noted Temple
Soy[a:]von Teliss[a:]. (Name of Andûman[a:]'s cup bearer.) Gentol[a:],
you will attempt a description of its interior, but as you are not apt
at estimating dimensions, I will say that its diameter is about one
hundred and twenty feet, and that its height from the floor to the apex
of the dome is quite one hundred feet. You now will proceed.
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