HE Bright Greek sun was high in the flawless blue heavens. It was spring, many centuries
before the Christian era. In the little Greek village, on the lower slopes of the great rock that
was its citadel and the dwelling place of its king, the humble houses of sun-dried brick stood
open and deserted, and the goats LLllllLLLLL lllllLLLllllllLL lC llll llllll LLL LLLLCS narrow
streets; for it was the festival of Artemis, goddess who giues success in the hunt and
increase among the flocks and herds, and all the villagers had gone to the celebration. Our …