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THE PILGRIM KAMANITA

have gone back almost to the threshold of the hall; it must be far into the night. Come, then, let us lay ourselves down to sleep?" "As thou wilt, brother," answered the Master kindly. And drawing his mantle more closely around him, he laid himself down on his mat in the posture of the lion, supporting himself on his right arm, his left foot resting on the right.

And having in mind the hour of awakening, he instantly fell asleep.