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| 24 | 427 | There was silence View more quotes about behind">behind her. |
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| 24 | 424 | The first czehar player, in whose charge were the musicians, appeared puzzled as well, but continued to elicit from his instrument, held across his knees, subtle melodies which sang of life and nature, which hinted of men and women, and masters and slaves. |
| 24 | 425 | The music followed Ellen, quietly, expectantly, enhancing her contrived mystery. |
| 24 | 426 | Then, suddenly, Ellen, without permission, turned about and gracefully, regally, and with a toss of her head, exited the sand, going through the parting of the silk to the preparation enclosure. |
| 24 | 427 | There was silence behind her. |
| 24 | 428 | The other dancers were awaiting her, many wide-eyed and frightened. |
| 24 | 429 | "I do not understand," said Feike. |
| 24 | 430 | "What are you doing?" "Being a slave," said Ellen. |