Chapter 39

“Different people believe in different gods; some in providence, others not.

In burying their dead, the Egyptians embalm them;

the Romans burn them; the Paeonians throw them into lakes.

As to what is true, then, let suspension of judgement be our practice.”

-Pyrrho

“Nathaniel, where are you going?”

Annyka’s question reached Nathaniel’s ears over the sound of the rushing stream, but he ignored it. He was fuming. His hand still tingled from the after-effects of the Aether. He was almost at the bridge halfway down the ravine when she caught up with him and grabbed his shoulder in an attempt to stop him.

“Don’t touch me,” he b...

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