8/35 A.R.E. publication based on EC's Persian incarnation:
U H J L T D
by Hugh Lynn Cayce - based on 294-142--146
Two powerful desert tribes gathered to celebrate the marriage
ceremony of two of their important families. For years these
tribes had warred with each other. It was the dream of the
old men that this marriage would end hostilities and bring
peace. Slumdki, princess of Ra, was to become the bride of
Kaila, prince of Zu.
For those who still held to the ancient teachings of their
fathers who had come out of the land of the Sun, this was a
great day. A priest of Egypt had been called to perform this
sacred rite. His presence lent an air of mystery and
reverence to the proceedings.
In silent awe the tribesmen watched their princess and prince
meet and join hands before the priest. Each wore the bridal
costume of their tribe. The simple garments of white were
covered with symbols and figures whose meaning only the
wisest remembered.
As the priest raised his hand and spoke in a foreign tongue,
not a sound was to be heard except the low, tense breathing
of the closely packed men and women. Suddenly his voice
changed. It grew in volume and the people gasped as they
began to understand the words in their own dialect:
"Hear ye! Children of the plains! Through the seed of this
man and woman many people shall be blessed. Their first-born
will be a son whose name shall be called Uhjltd. He will
reign over you and guide you. Follow him and you will become
a great people. Hear me, Prince of Zu and Princess of Ra!
Thou shalt send me this son when he is twenty and one years
of age. For seven years I will train him, then he will
return to you. Proclaim him ruler of all your people."
For a moment the man and woman stood silent. Then Kaila
spoke, "All shall be done as thou commandest, O Priest. This
day before the God of our Fathers and before our peoples we
pledge our first-born to the Creator in service to his fellow
man."
A few years later a son was born to Kaila and Slumdki. For
twenty-one years he was trained and taught according to the
laws of the tribes. Peace did not come to the plainsmen and
the lad Uhjltd saw his father slain in battle. But his
mother remembered the vow and at the appointed time sent
Uhjltd to the land of Egypt with a message to his future
teacher.
Seven years passed. Again the tribes of Ra and Zu were
gathered to celebrate a great event. Uhjltd was returning to
become leader of his tribes. All were tense with excitement
and curiosity. The older men, drawn together by their
common interests, had gone aside to discuss the young man who
was to rule their people.
One of the tribe of Zu first expressed the doubts and fears
which were in the minds of many: "Our people have long
been unhappy. Wars have not ceased. Robbers plunder our
caravans, steal our camels, and carry off our young girls.
This Uhjltd - will HE be capable of meeting these troubles?
"You speak wisely," answered another of the same tribe. "We
no longer prosper. We must have peace."
"That is not all we must worry over," cried one of the tribe
of Ra. "Uhjltd has been away from us for a long time. He
may have adopted strange customs of the foreigners. He may
desert the ways of our fathers and lead our people into sin."
All turned as Remai, oldest and wisest of the tribe of Ra,
began to speak: "My brothers, the blood of two great
families flows in Uhjltd's veins. He will not fail us in
this time of trial."
The younger men were also gathered here and there talking of
their new leader, and many were the far-stretched stories
they told. "Uhjltd is the mightiest of all men," one
exclaimed. "Why, once when we played together I saw him
withstand the full force of a great bolt of lightening from
the heavens. It ran all over him but did not burn one hair
of his head."
"He was the strongest of us all in running and wrestling,"
cried another. "There is none greater than Uhjltd."
"Perhaps this Uhjltd has changed," suggested Oujida, one of
the leaders. "Maybe he will not take advantage of our
opportunity to attack the Lydians while they are so weak,
busy with wars on the other side of their country. What if
he is not interested in the gold, jewels and women we could
capture? Suppose he will not lead us into battle, what
then?" Murmurs arose here and there at this speech, but no
one dared resent it openly.
Just at this point a horseman dashed up with the cry, "He is
coming! Uhjltd is approaching!"
The people began to push forward and cry, "Hurrah! Long live
our leader Uhjltd!" The tumult died as quickly as it began,
as a lone horseman rode into view and toward the camp. A
magnificent dun colored charger pranced and turned, affected
by the excitement that ran through the people and somehow
aware, it seemed, of the importance of his rider.
The figure sitting so straight on the great steed was indeed
one to inspire admiration. Heavy black hair fell to his
shoulders. The wide forehead, the straight angular nose with
its thin nostrils, the firm chin, all denoted strength of
character. Steel-gray eyes were kind, even a little
tear-filled, though the lips smiled. Simple, white,
flowing robes failed to conceal the slender gracefulness and
the corded muscles of the tanned hand and arm that held the
powerful mount under control. Uhjltd, predestined leader of
his people, had returned.
On either side the people called his name and his voice was
clear and full as he answered. "Djhiu, how are you? How's
the lance arm? And you, Ganal? Can you ride yet without
falling? Ianal, how are your father and mother? Greetings!
Oujida, did your last raid succeed? Well! If it isn't
little Hala! What a man you've gotten to be! Ah! Father
Mala! You do not change. It is good to be home again. The
journey has been long, the way hard and rough."
"Son, your family waits for you in their tent. When you have
rested, all is ready for the ceremony," Remai spoke as Uhjltd
dismounted and a dozen hands reached for the bridle.
"Uhjltd's meeting with his two younger brothers was quiet.
They were saddened by the necessity of telling him of their
mother's death. He did not wait for them to speak. "Yes, I
know, my brothers," he said. "She will be happy in knowing
that we carry on. Do not be sad. There is much work ahead.
Let us carry it together." He caught each in turn by the
shoulders, shook them gently and smiled.
A few hours later Uhjltd stood before all the assembled
tribesmen. Remai spoke for the people, "Son, long ago your
life was pledged to your people. Long have we waited this
day. As leader of our united tribes your responsibility is
great. Robbers plunder our land, our young men fight one
another, our people are unhappy.
"For seven years you have studied in the land of the Sun, the
truths which were taught our fathers. You have delved into
the mysteries of the gods, searched for knowledge of the laws
of the Universe. You know the needs of your peoples. Into
your hands we now commit the power to govern our people. May
the Great One guide and protect you."
Uhjltd's answer was simple and direct, "I am ready."
Remai then placed about him the robe of the leader and Uhjltd
turned to address the people. "Long have I looked forward to
this day, my people. I have not forgotten the years when we
fought and worked together. I have been away from you only a
little while, that I might be better fitted to serve you.
Long years of trial and struggle are behind us. Today we
look forward to a new life. We are united. The Great One
will guide us.
"Since we were little children in the tents of our fathers we
have been taught that the men and women of our tribes know no
fear. Upon this great truth we shall build our nation.
There is no one who would dare question the courage of our
warriors, or of our women. It is a privilege to give our
life's blood in support of our principles. We do not fear
death.
"But there is a greater courage. Dare to uphold that which
you believe to be right! Throw aside the fear that the Great
One will desert you. Know that so long as you cling to the
principles of loyalty, duty, courage; so long as you do not
condemn your fellow man, the Great One will stand with you.
My people, let us work together in harmony. My mind, my
body, my life belongs to you. Stand with me and together we
will approach the God of our fathers, daring to follow in the
way He may direct."
During the following months Uhjltd carried out his plans for
reorganization. He brought order out of chaos, peace out of
strife, quiet out of tumult. The oldest and wisest men of
each tribed formed a council which governed the people, made
simple laws and settled differences arising between
individuals and families. The camps were no longer filthy
and dirty, but orderly and clean. The people now gathered
each morning and evening for prayer. The services were
beautiful in their simplicity, and tended to develop a spirit
of harmony.
With the younger men Uhjltd organized bands whose duty it was
to guide and protect the caravans which passed through their
country. Under this protection the commerce improved and new
wealth flowed into the coffers of the merchants. Work was
the keynote of the success. Men, women and children were
given something to do. The tribes begun to prosper and
express once more the natural joy that was part of their
natures.
Two years passed. Uhjltd's younger brother, a lad of fifteen
years worshipped the leader. He followed him everywhere,
continually demanding that he be allowed to help with tasks
that were much too hard for him.
"Why can't I lead Diaga's band this morning?" he asked one
day. "He is sick from eating too many bananas. A caravan is
due from the west, you know."
"Young man," Uhjltd answered, "I have a much more important
job for you. You are to have charge today of the 'silkers'
(gatherers of refuse). See that they do a good job."
"Aw, Uhjltd!" A pause, then, "Well, all right!" he
answered.
That night when the lad returned tired and sore, Uhjltd met
him.
"Well, Aika, I see you did a good job today!" The boy
saluted in military fashion and grinned. "You can never
tell," Uhjltd continued, "how many of our people you saved
from the plague by your work today. Disease, you know,
sometimes comes out of filth."
"Thank you," the boy answered, "But when are you going to let
me do a man's work. I am as big as Rana (the older brother)
already."
"The time will come soon enough, "Uhjltd laughed. "Now off
with you, and get ready for evening prayer."
With the growing prosperity, the people began to urge that
Uhjltd select a mate, that his leadership might be continued
by his children. Both the older men and the young spent many
hours with him suggesting this and that alliance which would
prove advantageous to the tribe. Many of the most beautiful
girls in the land were brought to him that he might select a
wife. In each case he refused, pointing out that his time
belonged to his people, that much work was still to be done.
Finally Uhjltd's closest associates took council with Handra,
father of Tatil - a woman famous for her beauty and noble
lineage. Her father's tribe to the southwest was a powerful
one and many believed that such a union would be of great
advantage. Plans were laid quietly and one day Tatil came to
Uhjltd's camp with her father to trade.
Though proud; having refused many offers of marriage, she was
attracted by Uhjltd. Always gracious, the leader entertained
the neighbors in his tent.
"Your journey was pleasant, I hope," he inquired of Handra.
"Yes, thanks to your valuable guard, we had a very pleasant
journey," he answered. "I have seen the day when we could
not have crossed this country without being attacked by
several marauding bands."
"You honor me with your presence, Princess Tatil," Uhjltd
remarked, turning toward the girl.
"The honor is ours," she answered flatteringly. "Many
stories have come to us of the hospitality of the chieftain
Uhjltd. They have not been exaggerated."
That night Handra and Uhjltd discussed the proposed
marriage. Uhjltd's answer was the same. "You honor me,
Handra, but I cannot consider marriage at this time. My
people still need all my energies and time. We are at peace
with your people and there is no reason why this should not
continue. During the coming month our tribes gather for a
great feast. Stay and honor us with your company."
Handra accepted Uhjltd's offer and set up his camp near the
central camp of Uhjltd's people. For days Tatil remained in
her tent, insulted and hurt over the rejection of marriage.
In her desire to hurt Uhjltd she began to cultivate the
friendship of his assistant and second in command, Oujida.
The increasing prosperity and gradual dying down of activity
among the young men offered a background for a growing
unrest.
Tatil began to see Oujida daily. She spent hour after hour
talking with him of his great possibilities, of his
superiority to Uhjltd, of his bravery and daring. She urged
him on in his plans for raids on the Lydians. Oujida began
to be absent from the evening prayer. While Uhjltd noticed
this, he did not approach Oujida about it, hoping that he
would soon change.
Instead the condition grew worse. The young men led by
Oujida began to hold secret meetings and Tatil deliberately
planned a series of feasts to which she invited many of the
younger men of Uhjltd's tribes. These feasts were held
during the evening hour of prayer and many grew lax about
attendance. Throughout this period Uhjltd held to his faith
in his assistant. Many times in his meditations he prayed
for Oujida.
Oujida finally excited a group of the more daring warriors to
plan a raid. About a hundred gathered one evening at an
appointed meeting place. "Men of Ra and Zu," Oujida cried,
"Have you all become cowards? Do you no longer know how to
fight? To the north and west of us there is a great kingdom
ripe for the picking. Great stores of gold and silver lie
unguarded, ready for the taking. This very night a spy has
returned bearing news of a school where Croesus' own daughter
holds court, surrounded by the most beautiful women of the
country.
"The King and his generals would pay well for the return of
their daughters. In five days we could strike and be back in
our own country. We would be heroes, and even Uhjltd would
be glad to receive some of the rich booty we would bring
back."
Before dawn a hundred picked men, mounted on the swiftest
horses, crossed the border and rode swiftly toward the heart
of the Lydian kingdom.
The guard about the school in which Elia, only daughter of
King Croesus of Lydia held her court, had grown lax. The
long period of peace with the nomad tribes and the growing
interest in the plans to attack the Persians had drawn
attention away from the southern plainsmen.
In a secluded spot away from the bustle of the growing
commerce, Croesus had built a royal school. There, under the
guidance of renowned teachers, the daughters of the noble
families of the realm were taught the graces of the court.
The scene was a beautiful one which this peaceful,
unsuspecting spot presented on the night before the raid.
Most of the girls had gathered in the great hall to listen to
the music of a group of wandering singers, among whom the spy
sent on ahead by Oujida to prepare the way. Surrounded by
every luxury, the maidens gave themselves over to the light
pleasure of the music. Silver laughter, jewels from the
storehouses of the world, beauty beyond the wildest dreams of
the imagination, combined to furnish a background for this
Elia, called 'the Beautiful.'
After the musicians departed, Elia - with her aunt, who was
one of the instructresses; her close friend and companion
Ilya, daughter of one of Croesus' ministers, and two or three
of the other girls, gathered in Elia's bedchamber to read and
discuss an ancient manuscript. It was the instructress who
had first interested the girls in the ancient lore and
legends of the first Semitic tribes. Each night they
gathered to hear her read some of these almost forgotten
stories. "Tonight, my dears," she began, "we will read the
story of a great leader of our people who lived hundreds of
years ago.
"Majara was born of a noble family, but at his birth his
people were in slavery. During those days our forefathers
lived far to the north of our present country. Then they did
not have the great power we now have under our great King..."
The girls settled themselves to listen to the story that was
never to be finished. It was here that Oujida's men found
them.
Without one false move the hawk struck in the night and the
whole school was at once thrown into confusion. The gates
were opened by the spy, and the guards - before they realized
an enemy was upon them - died quietly at their posts.
Oujida's men quickly surrounded the palace and, led by the
spy, sought out the most prominent women. The daughters of
the greatest families of Lydia did not succumb without a
struggle. Damala, daughter of one of Croesus' noble
generals, dispatched her first assailant with a dagger and
died with a lance through her soft young throat. Another
girl leaped from a balcony rather than be taken.
The group in Elia's bedchamber were given no opportunity to
escape or harm themselves. They were bound quickly and with
several others, some fifteen in all, hurried to the waiting
horses.
Like the sacks of gold and jewels which had been hastily
collected, the women were bound to the backs of horses
brought for the purpose, then the raiders departed as quickly
as they had come, leaving destruction and turmoil behind
them. The pace was hard going with the added weight. And at
the end of the third day Oujida realized that he would have
to stop and fight the band of Lydians who had overtaken them.
He realized that the pursuers would not dare attack, for fear
of causing death to some of the prisoners. So he stopped,
pitched camp, and sent an emissary to parley with them while
he sent others on to Uhjltd to advise him of the situation.
He then ordered Elia brought to his tent and sought to
bargain with her to write an order for the Lydians to turn
back.
"My dear Princess," he began, "Our situation is most
embarrassing and I find it necessary to have you write a
little note for me. Here is a tablet. Kindly inform your
loyal subjects that your pretty head will hang on the front
of my tent before dark if they do not turn back at once."
"Dog!" she answered, "I will see your cursed hide picked
by the vultures before I will aid you."
Oujida's laugh was not pleasant. He rose slowly and started
toward her. "I'll see if I cannot twist a little of that
spirit out of you," he said.
Elia turned to flee and fell heavily over a pile of
accoutrements that lay near the door. Before Oujida could
reach her the frantic girl snatched a dagger from the
trappings and buried it in her breast.
Realizing that he had lost his best hostage, Oujida turned to
strategy. He notified the Lydians that he would return
Croesus' daughter in the morning, provided they would
withdraw, and proved his good faith by sending with the
messenger Elia's companion Ilya and the instructress, who
were only too willing to plead for her.
Fearing the anger of their King, the Lydians withdrew and
waited for the coming of dawn. Oujida himself remained in
camp, keeping the fires burning while he sent his men on with
the loot and other prisoners. Several hours before dawn he
tied Elia's dead body on a horse and drove it toward the
Lydian camp, then set off quickly after his followers.
When Oujida reached the central camp where Uhjltd waited, he
ordered a large part of the captured gold and the women sent
to the leader. During the afternoon Uhjltd called the men of
the tribes together. All wondered what attitude the leader
would take and were perplexed by his silence. As soon as
they were gathered, Uhjltd rose and addressed the assembly.
"Men, the peace and happiness of our people are endangered.
The Lydians are now organizing an army to attack our tribes.
Such a war would mean bloodshed and the destruction of all we
have builded in the past few years. Now is the time for us
to prove that we have a deeper kind of bravery than that
which might drive us to attack our unsuspecting neighbors.
Now is the time for us to dare to do what we know to be
right.
"There must be no war. We must go to the Lydians with terms
of peace. As your leader I cannot ask you to do that in
which I will not lead you. Here is the gold which was sent
me. I will have none of it. The women I will protect in my
own tents. Already I have sent messengers to notify the
Lydians that both their gold and the women will be returned.
At dawn I leave to carry terms of peace directly to King
Croesus and beg forgiveness for the crime which he and his
people have suffered at our hands."
His voice softened, and in a milder tone he continued, "Into
your hands Oujida I commit the government of our people until
I return. See that you serve them well. While I live and
guide you there will be no war. Dismiss."
When Uhjltd returned to his tents there was great confusion
and stir. "Why can't I go with you," Aika cried.
"No, that is impossible, lad. You must stay here to care for
my household while I am away," Uhjltd answered.
"But Uhjltd," cried the boy, "What am I to do with all these
women?"
"Have I not told you before, Aika, to look for the importance
in every job, every responsibility? Do you not see that by
caring for and protecting the daughters of the greatest men
of Lydia you will be rendering a great service?" Uhjltd
reminded him gently.
"But Uhjltd," the lad began - then stopped, smiled, and
dashed off to prepare his brother's horse.
The boy spent a restless night dreaming of hundreds of women.
In the morning Uhjltd departed shortly after morning prayer.
The people watched him go, the old men shaking their heads
sadly.
A few days later a lone plainsman approached a small oasis
outside the gates of an outlying Lydian fort, and at a well
beneath three palm trees sought a drink of water from a girl
who sat nearby. After the Lydians had been tricked by Oujida
they had come to this fort, awaiting the arrival of the army
which has gathering to attack the nomad tribes.
Ilya and the instructress had come with them. The girl still
mourned the fate of her companions and was bitter over Elia's
death. Almost daily she sought the quiet of the oasis away
from the heat and dullness of the fort. It was she who
looked up at this plainsman as he approached.
"May I disturb you, maiden, for a drink from your well?" he
asked, as he drew his horse up near the trees.
"It is little matter to me whether you drink or no," she
answered. "It does not belong to me."
After quenching his thirst, Uhjltd looked more closely at the
girl and finally decided to question her. "I have come a
long way through the desert," he said. "Can you tell me if
an army of Lydians have passed this way during the past few
days?'
"You are quite frank about what you wish to know, aren't
you?" she scoffed.
"Why should I not be?" he replied. "My people desire peace
with the Lydians and I have come to bring terms that will
satisfy them."
A vague sense of uneasiness began to come over Uhjltd. Never
had a meeting with a woman so affected him. Perhaps it was
the indifference, or the utter lack of fear, even indeed the
beauty which was different from that of the usual woman of
the desert.
"Are you not afraid I will call for help and have you taken?"
she asked.
"Your voice would not carry to the fort," he replied lightly,
"And besides my horse is very fast."
"Ah! Such bravery," she mocked.
"Uhjltd smiled and dropped lightly down beside her. The
girl laughed and rose. "I must be going" she said. "Shall I
notify the commander of your arrival?"
"If you do," he answered, "I cannot meet you here at this
time tomorrow."
The following day Uhjltd was waiting near the well when Ilya
arrived.
"Did you inform the commander?" he asked.
"Yes," she scoffed, "But he told me that he did not have
time to chase wandering 'schanclers' (desert rats)."
"You should assure your commander that I am worthy of being
chased," he answered.
"Tell me," she began earnestly, "Have you heard any word of
some girls who were captured from Cartha in Lydia by some
desert tribes of the south. I could not rest until I had
asked you."
"Had you asked me yesterday you would have saved yourself a
trip," Uhjltd answered, "but I am glad you did not, for this
pleasure of seeing you would have been denied me. I have
seen the girls you speak of and they are safe. In fact, they
were brought to me after the raid. I am the leader of the
tribes you speak of. People call me Uhjltd."
"Why did you not have mercy and kill them as you did Elia?"
the girl cried. "Dogs, how could you be so cruel?"
"You do not understand," Uhjltd interrupted her, "both the
girls and the gold are to be returned to your people." In
detail then he told her of the raid and its results, together
with his plans for peace. When he had finished the girl was
silent. Revenge still burned in her heart. She saw only one
face, that of Elia as she had been returned to the Lydian
camp. Quickly, plans formed in her mind.
"Perhaps I can help you," she said, and Uhjltd - lost in the
whirl of the totally new emotion which had suddenly come over
him - failed to notice the cold gleam in her eyes and the
slight twitch of the small mouth. "Tomorrow I will bring you
food and water, and I will learn the plans of the army which
is approaching, that you may meet them," she continued.
"If you will return again," he said, "I will be waiting for
you."
The following day Ilya brought food and water and forced
herself to talk with Uhjltd, drawing his attention more and
more to her, so that the three men whom the commander had
ordered to capture Uhjltd might approach unseen. The nomad
leader suspected nothing until his horse warned him with a
shrill neigh. Before he could escape the men were upon him.
He surrendered without fighting.
"We shall see what other information you have for the
commander," Ilya laughed cuttingly.
When brought before the leader of the fort, Uhjltd told his
story simply, demanding that messengers be sent to Croesus'
generals carrying his proposals. The commander was not
entirely sure of just what he should do regarding Uhjltd, as
many stories of his peaceful work and friendly attitude had
come to him. Finally he ordered him taken to the tower and
there chained hand and foot to await the return of messengers
sent to the approaching army. For several days the captive
was left to himself. Only bread and water were furnished him
twice each day.
In the meantime the messengers sent out by the commander of
the fort were captured by Oujida and a small band of his
followers. On learning of Uhjltd's capture he determined to
make himself permanent leader of the tribes. The Lydian
messengers were promptly run through with a lance and left
dying on the desert. He sent one of his men ahead to
announce Uhjltd's death and warn the people of the Lydian
attack. Before the tribes could gather, however, the Lydians
struck, killing many and scattering the rest in the desert.
It was months before the tribesmen collected again, and then
to wrangle over the selection of a new leader and finally
break up into factions.
No news came of the death of the messengers and Uhjltd waited
in solitary confinement. He faced the situation without
protest and spent much of his time in prayer and meditation.
One night as he prayed for the opportunity to carry on his
work, a light shone in his cell and he heard a quiet voice.
"Your prayers have been heard, O Uhjltd! Prepare thyself for
the valley of the shadows." After that he was even quieter,
and when Ilya came to goad him into telling her more of the
young girls who had been captured he answered her softly, "I
have never sought to harm your people. The words I spoke to
you at the well were true."
More and more often she came to talk with him, at times
bringing the instructress. Gradually they came to have faith
in Uhjltd and in his plans for bringing peace to the desert.
Remorse began to eat at Ilya's heart and she finally decided
to aid in Uhjltd's escape. Their continued interest aroused
the suspicion of the guards, and on the night before the
attempt was made, as Ilya came to Uhjltd's cell to tell him
of their final arrangements she was followed by a guard who
slipped to the door to listen.
"Be quiet, Uhjltd," she whispered. "Here is the key to your
chains. At dawn, Irenan has arranged to have a horse at the
north gate. Forgive me. Farewell."
"You are kind, Ilya," he answered. "Is there no danger for
you? Come with me. I will take you safely back to your
people."
"I would only hinder you," she answered. "They suspect
nothing. I must go now."
When a few minutes later a cry arose in the courtyard below,
Uhjltd suspected discovery. Unfastening his chains he leaped
to the window and began climbing down the tower wall, just as
guards with lighted torches rushed into the cell. A general
alarm went up at once and a hunt for the escaped prisoner
ensued. Uhjltd reached the outer wall and ran off through
the shadows into the desert.
A party ordered out to search for him passed within a few
yards of where he lay covered in the sand. Toward dawn
Uhjltd began to whistle for his horse, which he knew had not
strayed far from the fort. Just as the first rays of the sun
began to light the sky he was rewarded by the approach of the
great gray. A few minutes later he set off toward his own
country.
The infuriated commander of the fort ordered Ilya and Irenan
brought before him. "You have betrayed your people," he
cried. "While I cannot condemn you to death under our laws,
there is nothing to prevent me from driving you into the
desert afoot. You will be supplied with two days' rations
and water. You leave at once."
Ilya's threats and pleas were no avail, and as the sun
reached high noon the two were brutally cast from the walls
with only a scanty supply of food and water. In the fall
Irenan's leg was severely injured and Ilya was forced to
almost carry her. Nothing but death awaited them.
At the end of the first day Uhjltd began to tire. Without
food and water, and weakened by his long confinement, he lay
down to rest on the sands. Again and again his prayers went
up to the Great One to strengthen him for the work to be
done. That night he dreamed of the two women who had helped
him, and in his dream saw them suffering on the desert. With
the coming of day he was torn between his desire to turn back
and the knowledge that, weakened as he was, it would probably
mean certain death. Finally he turned back toward the fort.
Toward evening he met them, barely dragging themselves along
through the sands. With Irenan on the horse, and he and Ilya
walking, the three set off into the desert, beginning a
terrible struggle against the elements. The heat, the sand,
burned and scorched them until only three living skeletons
struggled on, driven by the indomitable will of the man who
stopped often to pray, and looked always toward the distant
blur which marked the low foothills in the distance. During
the afternoon of the following day the horse collapsed,
falling under the weight of the two women.
"Uhjltd, save yourself," Ilya whispered feebly. "We cannot
go on." She pointed to the teacher, "Irenan has no strength.
I will stay with her. Go on without us."
"It is only a little further, Ilya," he answered. I will
carry Irenan. Come, we MUST go on! The Great One will hear
our pleas and answer them!"
After three long, weary days the three reached the foothills.
Uhjltd placed the women in a small cave where they would be
protected from the heat of the sun, and then set out to find
food and water. After struggling through an increasingly
rocky country for several hours, he took heart as he
discovered two eagles circling about their nest some distance
up on a cliff wall.
Slowly, inch by inch, he worked his way upward and then, when
almost successful, slipped and fell some thirty feet to a
ledge below. With the impact on the rocks there was a
sickening crash as the bones in his left arm broke. Uhjltd
fainted and lay as one dead. Gradually returning to his
senses, his first thought was of the women who were starving
in the cave. He struggled to rise but could not. Again his
plea went up to the heavens.
"O Mighty One, hear the cry of thy son in distress! Give me
strength, O Great One, to save those of thy children whom I
have led here into the desert to perish!" It was not long
after this that Uhjltd again tried to drag himself back
toward the cave. At the very base of the cliff on which the
eagle's nest was built, he found the dead body of a desert
hare. With this he continued on his tortuous way. Many
times he stopped to pray, and after each time again stumbled
and finally crawled on. As Uhjltd drew near the cave he
heard a feeble but welcome cry.
"Oh Uhjltd, I was so afraid you would not return! What
happened? Where have you been? Come quickly, we have found
water!" cried Ilya.
"Illya," whispered Uhjltd, "The Great One has answered our
prayers! We have food and water, and we shall live! Let us
off our thanks!" There in front of the little cave they
offered a prayer of thanksgiving.
"O Gracious Creator of all things, we give thanks for Thy
goodness! We do praise Thee for Thy Infinite care of Thy
children who seek Thy Face! Strengthen us as we seek to
carry on Thy work in whatever way Thou wouldst have us serve
Thee! Increase in us, we pray, the faith in Thy ever present
care and protection!"
Uhjltd's voice changed suddenly, as he cried, "Look, Ilya!"
Like a mirage before them was a gray array of white tents.
The pure whiteness was offset by the green of palm trees and
wide expanses of land under cultivation.
"It is our city of the plains," Uhjltd cried. "Here we shall
teach the truths of the Great One. Ilya, my arm no longer
pains me. Straighten it."
"Uhjltd, you mean..." she began. But he interrupted her.
"I mean, Ilya, that as I have told you many times, He does
not will that any should suffer. Through Him my arm is made
well."
Ilya took hold of the broken arm and straightened it. Uhjltd
now turned toward the cave. On his face was the look of one
inspired by the presence of God.
"Irenan! Irenan!" he called, "In the name of the Great
Father, arise and walk!"
There was an answering cry, and slowly, very slowly, Irenan
came from the cave walking as if in a dream. She collapsed
sobbing at Uhjltd's feet. Tears of joy ran down her face,
and Ilya knelt and lifted her as Uhjltd raised his face to
heaven to praise the power of the great Creator.
During the following days the three began to grow stronger.
The proximity of the eagles and the hare spoke of wild life
and food. Only a short distance away they discovered a small
oasis, at the edge of the desert, fed by a mountain stream.
On the fourth day Uhjltd discovered the buried remains and
stores of a lost caravan. With the supplies and implements,
the three were able to improve the cave and live more
comfortably.
Weeks passed, and finally a small caravan was sighted. The
merchant in charge was surprised and dismayed at finding the
three. His caravan had wandered off the beaten path; his
stores were low, and one of the men, a servant, had developed
what he believed to be the plague.
After telling Uhjltd of the Lydian attack on the nomad
tribes, he camped in the desert near the oasis for the night.
Afraid that the three would wish to go with him, he ordered
his men to make ready to depart during the night. Taking
advantage of the opportunity, he left the sick servant, whom
Uhjltd found the following morning when he came to ask the
merchant for supplies. Through kindness and care the man was
soon restored to health. Fresh water and food cleared up the
supposed plague. Gratefully, he became Uhjltd's faithful
slave and soon was able to set off to the caravan route to
seek help and supplies.
Days passed, and the servant finally returned with supplies
and some friends, who brought one to be healed by Uhjltd.
The simple faith moved Uhjltd to help the man when he was
brought before him. "O Father, may Thy Spirit heal this Thy
child who seeks Thy aid through me!" The man fell in a faint
at Uhjltd's feet. When he was revived he was well.
News of this incident spread, and many caravans began to pass
near the oasis and the cave. Some came only to watch that
which was being carried on. Others remained to study and
work under Uhjltd's guidance. Most of the people who came to
stay were outcasts, poor and sick, discouraged in body and
mind. Uhjltd put them all to work.
The mountain stream was turned into the desert and used to
irrigate land which was cultivated. Orderly rows of tents
were set up, and the little colony began to take on the
aspect of a busy little city. Morning and evening prayers
were held, and Uhjltd propounded simple truths by which the
people guided their activities.
All was peaceful and quiet. Caravan after caravan passed
that way, bringing an ever increasing stream of men and women
seeking happiness. The city in the plains grew and
prospered, and tales of the wonderful things that transpired
there were carried throughout the adjoining countries.
One day, just as the people gathered for evening prayer, a
caravan larger and richer than those which usually passed
that way approached, and the leader came forward to the
oasis. Uhjltd was speaking to the people, and the merchant
stopped to listen on the outskirts of the crowd. The clear
voice carried well in the quiet of the evening. On every
face was an expression of reverence and silent awe.
"Children of the Most High, look about you upon the work of
Thy Father. Has He not satisfied thy every need? Not only
given you the necessities of life and substance for the
physical body, but peace in mind and soul? It is not the
will of the Creator that any of His children should suffer.
We suffer only when we seek our own selfish desires and fail
to listen to the guidance of the inner voice, which you have
learned to hear.
"You came out of a world of misery and suffering, a world in
which men fight for gold and power. You did not dare to do
right. You were afraid, cursed by the greatest of man's
enemies, the fear inwardly to stand for that which he
innately feels is good. Here you are not afraid. You dare
to do that which is right. You have no fear of death through
disease, starvation, and other sufferings of the physical.
Here you have come to know that you CAN build within yourself
that understanding of the indwelling of the Great Creative
Force which will supply all needs, and bring a peace beyond
any understanding of the physical mind.
"The awakening of that force within can bring healing in body
and mind. It has brought that to you. As you first came to
begin to study these laws, you wondered at the need of
constant meditation and prayer. Know ye not that it is your
will which must be directed to this awakening? Long have the
desires of the flesh called to you. Your mind has been
turned so long toward the material life that you WILL so to
live.
"Through constant meditation upon that which is pure and
holy, you can awaken the divine spark and come to know
yourself as a son of the Most High. It is your privilege,
your right, to seek the peace and true happiness which this
closeness with the Creator brings to your mind and soul.
Work! Serve your fellow man; for in kindness, in humbleness,
in purity of thought and deed, you may build an understanding
of the Force which ever seeks to lift you from your own
destruction. Let us work together, cooperating one with
another in striving toward the goal, the full realization of
the Creator within."
The man on the outskirts of the crowd was deeply impressed.
He turned rather reluctantly to go, but as he moved off a
hand fell on his shoulder. "Can we help you?" Uhjltd asked.
"I only stopped to ask the way to Jular," the man answered
abstractedly. Uhjltd pointed to the north and east without
speaking. The man continued, "You seem to have a spell over
these poor devils. Some of the fantastic stories I have been
hearing seem a little more real. What can you do," he added
lightly, "for a sinner who is weighted down with gold?"
"Perhaps you are growing weary of your burden. Put it aside
and come live here with us, where you will not need it,"
Uhjltd answered.
"There is no rest for me," the man replied, "I must go on."
"It is not rest, but work that I call you to do." Uhjltd's
voice was compelling. "Your riches did not prevent the death
of your family. Nor have they given you peace since that
time. There is happiness and real rest for you in serving
and teaching your brothers. I will wait here. Go! Tell
your men to depart."
As Uhjltd spoke, the man's face changed and he cried, "How
did you know? Alright!" He turned quickly and strode off
toward his caravan. Uhjltd waited there in the shade of the
palm trees. In a few minutes the caravan moved on, leaving a
solitary figure standing looking after it. Edssi had come to
aid Uhjltd in his work.
The new lieutenant made himself most valuable. His keen
mind, trained in the markets of the world, dreamed of a great
exploitation of this work. He saw the possibilities of
making this city in the plains a center of ever growing
importance through its service to mankind. Many were the
questions that arose concerning him, but always he kept
himself clear of any criticism. He took nothing for himself,
lived simply, counseled often with the teacher and spent more
and more time in silent meditation. His caravan returned
bringing supplies and much needed implements; not luxuries,
but tools to cultivate and work the desert soil, and writing
materials on which the teachings of the leader might be set
down. Again his men went forth, this time carrying messages
to men in high position in other countries, and long
manuscripts of the leader's words of wisdom.
The day came when men of many nations arrived in the city of
tents, seeking light and understanding. From Greece, India,
Egypt, and even far away China, seekers of truth came and sat
at the feet of Uhjltd, and then carried with them to their
distant lands the teachings of this great leader. Thousands
came to be healed, and many were the wondrous cures that were
performed in the camp, both by Uhjltd and his students. Life
flowed through from this center, living words that warmed the
hearts and souls of men, as the sun warmed their bodies.
More and more Edssi took charge of the various activities.
It was he who organized the simple courts when the need
arose, and the cooperative system which simplified the trade
relations of the growing city. The day came when he
approached Uhjltd with plans for organizing the
representatives who would go out from time to time to other
lands. The people were called together and Edssi spoke to
them.
"Brothers," he said, "Daily we are blessed as we are
privileged to work and study with our teacher Uhjltd. We
live happily, at peace with the world and one another. The
Great One does not hide His face from us. As we have been
blessed, so we should give unto those who do not have our
opportunities. I have spoken with Uhjltd, and with his full
cooperation I wish to present this plan.
"Let us organize a school in which all who so desire may
study, that they may be able to carry the light to distant
lands. We will choose our ablest men and women to be
teachers. Uhjltd himself will conduct daily study groups.
There will be groups studying healing, meditation, speaking,
languages, history, etc., all as a background for the
teachings of our leader which have come to mean so much in
our hearts.
"We will then go forth to carry them to all men, that the
world may learn of the happiness it is missing in failing to
pause and seek its Creator. We can no longer live within
ourselves. The time has come when we must go forth to
teach others through our work, our words, our lives, the
truths that we have learned at the feet of this man who walks
with God."
Following this meeting a small group was gathered by Edssi,
and with Uhjltd, the plans were laid for the beginning of the
school which grew rapidly. Students and teachers of many
nations came and went, bearing tidings of the work.
Edssi worked like one inspired. He was here, there,
everywhere, never sparing himself, ever urging others to
greater efforts.
In all his endeavors Edssi was aided by Irenan, who - having
caught a vision of the possibilities in spreading the simple
truths being taught - assisted in improving and developing
the presentation of the teachings to the emissaries.
It was not long before, in palace and hovel, street and
market place around the world over, there was talk of this
city of the plains and the simple truths propounded there.
One day Uhjltd received a special messenger from the land of
Egypt, and at once called the people together.
"My people," he began, "the time has come when I must choose
a bride. Three days hence the marriage ceremony will be
held. Prepare for a period of rejoicing. One comes out of
the land of the Sun who predicts that the Great One has
chosen this, our humble city, as the center through which a
great blessing will come to the world. There is none among
us who has been more patient and long-suffering than Ilya.
Before you all I do now declare her to be my accepted bride."
There was great rejoicing among the people, and when at the
end of the second day the ancient priest arrived they
received him reverently. A great pavilion was constructed
near the cave. At the appointed time Uhjltd and Ilya came
forth to stand before the priest. The trappings and hangings
of the pavilion were most elaborate, the costumes of the
leader and his bride were very simple.
The garment worn by the priest was light green trimmed in
gold and silver. Elaborate embroidery work of signs and
symbols covered it, an enormous cape of snowy white, fastened
at the neck, spread in all directions. The curious headdress
worn by the priest was covered with small figures cut from
gold and silver, clustered about one large white diamond.
All the people became silent as he raised his hand and began
to speak.
"Children of the desert, you are blessed of all people. You
are privileged to sit at the feet of your leader Uhjltd and
listen to the truths which he explains to you, and you can
then work with Edssi in spreading these truths unto all
people. Even in far away Egypt I have heard stories of your
work.
"You have done your work well, Edssi - and you, Irenan. Be
not weary in well doing. Carry on. The time has come when
Uhjltd, your leader must take a bride. He has chosen one who
has worked long and faithfully. I now unite these two, and
proclaim that you shall call this day blessed, for you are to
prepare for the coming of a great world teacher. Unto this
man and woman there shall be born a son whose name shall be
called Zend. The Great One has heard your pleas. This work
will go on, and men will be wiser and nearer their ultimate
goal because of the work which you have done. The way has
been opened. May His blessings rest upon you all.
(Prepared & distributed August 1935 by the Ass'n for R. & E.
Inc., Va. Beach, Va. A sequel to Uhjltd will soon appear
entitled ZEND, father of the first Zoroaster and founder of
the Zend Avesta.) [GD's note: The sequel was never
prepared, until the A.R.E. Journal article 10/67 by L. W.
Robinson, THE BEGINNING OF ZOROASTRAINISM.)
1/24/39 [
1770]'s letter to EC:
Tuesday
Flushing, L.I., N.Y.
My dear Mr. Cayce
Am enclosing this with my cousin [
1816]'s request, for a Life
Reading. Know that she will be benefitted - for she has many
problems - in which guidance - at this time seems necessary.
My friend, Mr. [
1821] from ..., is also having a reading -
and I'm making that possible. He needs guidance and help at
this time.
[
1771] and I enjoyed meeting Hugh Lynn again. He had dinner
with us a week or so ago. I went over my Readings. He
suggested that I ask you for the data which you have on the
teacher "Uhjltd" in the city of the hills & plains.
Could you send me a copy for I learned much from that great
teacher.
Remember me to Mrs. Cayce & Miss Davis,
Sincerely, [
1770]
1/26/39 EC's letter to [
1770]:
Dear Mrs. [
1770]:
Thank you for yours of the 24th with letter from your cousin
Mrs. [
1816] about her Life Reading - am writing her at ...,
Mass. for if she leave you tomorrow as she suggests she would
not get the letter there. Thank you very much for speaking
to others haven't heard from Mr. [
1821] but am sure will.
Glad you and [
1771] saw Hugh Lynn - he came home yesterday -
quite sick with a cold is abed today - quite put out but glad
he is home where his Mother can look after him.
Sending you a copy of the Persian data [See Par. R2 above] -
will be interesting to see if there is the least - that
resounds to something with in your self will be anxious to
know.
All here send love and regards to you and [
1771].
Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
2/09/39 [
1770]'s letter to EC:
Thursday
My dear Mr. Cayce:-
Thank you so much for the Persian data - of Uhjltd - what a
fascinating story - and what a sermon lies in its pages!
Shall read it over often - for I need the great truths which
it teaches - that is, I need to APPLY those truths.
My cousin Mrs. [
1816] is looking forward to her reading on
Feb. 10th and Mr. [
1621] writes that he has an appointment
for Feb. 14th. Many of his questions seem to me to be in the
Mental or Emotional realm, but sincerely feel that he will be
guided in the right way - the way which will teach him to
help himself. Some day, some time, I hope to have a joint
reading (Mr. [
1821] & myself) it's difficult for me to
believe, that he was the BROTHER in the Palestine epoch. Our
friendship is of four years standing - very little of joy and
happiness during that period - but through all the grief and
heart ache - I know - that I personally have gained
spiritually - and I'm sure he has too.
We had hoped to have Hugh Lynn out for dinner one night this
week - but believe he has gone back to you and the peace and
quiet of Virginia Beach. Tell him [
1771] will meet him in
the city - if the journey to Flushing seems too long. She
has started osteopathic treatments with Dr. Dobbins and feels
that he will be of great help. Dr. Dobbins reduced his
regular price to fit her pocket book - which is most helpful
and kind.
Am dining with Mrs. [
1468] this evening so, if your ears
should burn - just blame it on us.
Peace has come to my soul - and the daily reading of the
messages is unfolding hidden truths.
Remember us both to your dear family - and to your own dear
self,
Sincerely, [
1770]
2/11/39 EC's letter to [
1770]:
Dear Mrs. [
1770]:
Good to hear from you again - so glad you are finding the
data [UHJLTD] interesting. Of course it would be to me
pesonally as it appears that is one of the sources of my
supply at the present and "Miss Garrett's [Eileen Garrett's]
guide insists it is the greatest - as he Uvarna [Uvani] was a
Persian also." [See
507-1 and
507-2]
Do hope the information for Mrs. [
1816] is helpful as I
gather from what the others told me, she is one of those who
may never stop - but be going doing all the time would she
be happy at all. Will be anxious to have her comment, and
yours.
Looking forward to the information for Mr. [
1821] - hope that
too will be helpful. But do have some marvelous reports - at
times feel so very small - know tho it is not of myself -
just hope can so live as to be counted worthy, to try and
help.
Hugh Lynn is here as you know - this is Scout week and they
just seem not to be able to do without him - the boys here
are very fond of him - appreciate your interest in him and
asking him out am sure you will be hearing from him when he
gets back Sunday night any way after his broadcast Monday
night.
I feel Dr. Dobbins is fine, and certainly hope [
1771] gets
the results, am sure she will.
Ah - of course you know you find my soft spot when you speak
of Miss [
1468] - please tell her haven't heard from her
lately - she is a lovely person - and has a great work to do
am sure.
Thank you - to be of some help or the channel for same is my
desire and purpose if I know any thing.
Love and regards from all.
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
2/19/39 [
1770]'s letter to EC:
Sunday Afternoon - Flushing, L.I., New York
My dear Mr. Cayce:
Received your letters from my cousin Mrs. [
1816] - and Mr.
[
1821]. Mrs. [
1816] realizes that she must STUDY the
"Readings" before its real meaning will be unfolded to her -
but I know that she has more of a feeling of peace & less of
a restless feeling from your advice given. "To definitely
continue in the Insurance business - and to keep her home as
long as it is a place for self and others." She felt, that
the time given as 11 to 11.30 gave little time to answering
the questions. Personally I feel that "PERSONAL Life
Readings" are on the whole more satisfactory. I plan to
visit her - around March first - and hope that I can assist
her in her interpretation of the Reading - and the assistance
& help contained there in.
Mr. [
1821] writes, quote "I was a bit disappointed, that
nothing was said about my present work - or that selling was
one outlet for my talent or latent ability. I thought of all
my questions he'd surely answer that one but he did not." end
quote.
Mr. [
1821] sent the reading to me and I can see that he feels
deeply about that particular answer to question #1 - or to
questions about his present work, which may not have been
answered.
He has worked diligently for the past two years - and has
been unable to make any headway. He owes for debts which
piled up during the past years - and I know that AT LAST, he
is CONSCIENTIOUSLY trying to earn enough to pay back those
obligations - but it is difficult for him to earn enough to
keep body & soul fed and housed. At the moment he owes a
large deficit to the lady [[
1921]?] from whom he has rented a
room - during the past two years. That is a constant worry
to him - for he cannot understand why - when he works so
earnestly and conscientiously - he receives so little in
return.
He has no one to turn to for financial aid - and he shouldn't
seek that - for it has been one of his weaknesses in the
past.
If you can assist him [
1821] in any way - by directing him to
contacts which will assist him to help himself - I know that
he will be most grateful.
He is one entity who is making "soul growth" in this
incarnation - and if we can help - and not weaken him - I
know our endeavors in that direction will bear fruit.
When you wrote, "The shield is the calicle, with roses and a
vine on either side, as a circle about same," were you seeing
- or speaking of some coat of arms, which may have been his -
in the past?
There is so much which is revealing in the Reading - if one
has eyes to see - and on my visit to ... I shall try to
interpret it for him.
In the meantime I know he will appreciate meeting your friend
Mr. [
256], who is connected with the ... School, - and any
other contacts which will assist him - to aid himself
financially. He's almost starved at times, during the last
few months [
1771] & I had dinner with Hugh Lynn on Friday
last - and & he was most helpful - in the reading of her Life
Reading. The poor child is being STRETCHED - and results in
proper circulation will benefit her I'm sure.
Are you planning another visit to N.Y.? If so, please advise
me - as to the exact date - I don't want to be visiting in
... or ... - at that time.
Our best to Mrs. Cayce & yourself.
Sincerely, [
1770]
2/22/39 EC's letter to [
1770]:
Dear Mrs. [
1770]:
Thanks for yours of the 19th - and for the reports from your
friends, we can easily see how and why I so wish every one
might be present when the reading is given. Will be very
glad to try and help explain to Mrs. [
1821] or Mrs. [
1816] as
best can think tho would be best would you have Hugh Lynn
write or Mr. [
1821] and Mr. [
1816] also an interpretation of
the reading - he (H. L.) having made a special study of the
Life reading - I feel is really better qualified than I to do
this, please understand I am not trying to pass the buck -
for possibly am too easily persuaded to give my view on the
data given.
Just hope we may tho have been of help in each case, for that
is my whole desire in the matter, and surely have [no] axe to
grind or any pet theory to present.
Thanking you for every thing - and let us hear when ever you
have the chance, your letters all ways spur me on
With all good wishes and regards from all
Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
2/24/39 [
1770]'s letter to EC:
My dear Mr. Cayce:-
Our correspondence is quite volumious - but I am anxious
to spread your "good works," among those whom I contact.
Would you advise Miss Davis - when sending out the monthly
bulletins - not to send the SAME literature to [
1771] - as is
sent to me? We live together - and if there are any BACK
bulletins which you can spare - she could slip them in each
month, for ONE of US, and send the regular monthly bulletin
to the other.
Hugh Lynn spoke of the Feb. bulletin being on Epilepsy -
[2/39 Article based on Cases [
561], [
1625], [
1653]] where our
bulletins arrived was disappointed - in receiving the Nov. &
Dec. 1938 bulletins - & none for this current month of
February. When I saw Hugh Lynn on Tuesday - of this week I
spoke to him about it, and he gave me a copy - which he had
with him. I have a cousin in Germany - who has been
afflicted with Epilepsy for years - do you feel that you
could assist him by giving him a Physical Reading?
Hugh Lynn went over Mr. [
1821]'s reading with me - and I know
that wonderful helpful suggestions are in it for him.
Already his outlook on life is changed & his spirit) raised
to a higher degree. Shall visit Mrs. [
1816] March 6th.
Please excuse the note paper - the only available paper on
hand.
Would you ask Miss Davis to send me quite a few copies of, "A
MAN AND HIS WORK [11/38 See booklet under
254-98, Par. R4],
the little green or blue pamphlet - am introducing your
wonders to those I meet - and thereby spreading the wonders
of God.
I would also like the printed booklet on "Affirmations" [6/36
Based on affirmations for 1st 12 lessons in A SEARCH FOR GOD,
and the early [
281] series.] & "The Last Supper" [6/38 by
Jennie Moore, based on 5749-1.] the mimeograph Booklets which
you can spare. I have the Case Studies on Appendicitis,
Arthritis & also THE PERSIAN HISTORY on UHJLTD.
I note that back issues of Bulletins are available - & I
would like the one on each subject mentioned.
"Reincarnation, Spiritual Healing, Your Psychic Powers,
Extracts from Lectures by Edgar Cayce, etc."
Am enclosing $1.00 - which I believe ought to cover the same
& postage.
Yours is a great work - and I love nothing better than in
spreading your gifts to the world.
Mrs. Nancy Lansdale, the lady whose gift of seeing our
Archetypes is so anxious to visit you & have a reading. Was
with her last evening & she thrilled - as she read my
Readings.
2/27/39 EC's letter to [
1770]:
Dear Mrs. [
1770]:
Thanks for yours of the 24th - thank you for wishing to pass
the word along, just hope and pray that I may be the channel
of help to many - do hope you and Miss [
1771] are planning to
be at the Congress this year - believe you will enjoy it - it
is the 17-18-
19-20 and 21st of June, but no doubt you have
hear Hugh Lynn speak of same. Think it was the special paper
that was on Ep- [Epilepsy] as to whether we could be of help
or not - hard to say - of course there has been many and
varied experiences with this dreaded disturbance - for that
is what it is and don't think it is a disease at all, but
where ever it has given this will cure - certainly have been
excellent results.
Glad you had H. L. go over Mr. [
1821]'s reading with you - am
sure it will help. Had nice letter from Mrs. [
1816] today -
think she has better outlook already. Accredit it to what
ever she will or may.
Sending the data under separate cover - if you don't find all
you wish here let me know and will see what can be done about
it.
Hope to have a period for and with Miss Lansdale - she has a
real work - and not many will understand it for a time as yet
- is my feeling in the matter.
Thanking you again for every thing - and with love and
regards from all to you and [...].
Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
Blessings on you and your loved ones.
Sincerely, [
1770]
GD's note: Mrs. [
1770] later gave us a print of her
archetype by Nancy Lansdale. See large color print of
[
1770]'s archetype, as well as Edgar Cayce (
294-204) and Hugh
Lynn Cayce's, in A.R.E. Library reference book of Edgar
Cayce's readings on Aura Charts.
5/05/39 Mrs. [
1770] wrote requesting an appointment for a Life
Reading for Mrs. [
1921], also a Ck. Life for herself. See
1770-3.
5/05/39 HLC's letter to [
1770]:
Dear Mrs. [
1770]:
Under separate cover I am mailing you the copies of the
Congress Program which you requested. These are now being
mailed in all Bulletins which are under preparation now.
We are holding all the meetings at the Warner this year and
expect a nice crowd there. Their rates are generally seven
and eight. They are letting us have the rate of five per day
with two in room, private bath, three meals. This is an
ocean front hotel and one of the best at Virginia Beach. The
people who operate the hotel have had readings.
I have made tentative arrangements for you for one room for
yourself and a friend. With one in a room it is six per day.
If you wish more accommodations in the same hotel for friends
let me know and also advise me of the time of your arrival.
The rate can be thirty per week if you stay a week's time.
(per person)
More moderate accommodations can be secured in cottages at
the beach for as low as 17.50 per week but this is not ocean
front nor hotel service, or private bath.
We are looking forward to seeing you and I believe you are
going to enjoy the Congress. We are going to have some
interesting people, - besides ourselves.
Regards and thanks again to [
1771].
Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn
8/46 Report by Miss Mary Ann Woodward in re 1770-2, Par. 12,
etc.:
This party reports she has never worn the ruby as they are
too expensive. She has worn a bloodstone but at the moment
the ring has to be repaired so it has not been worn for some
time. While she did wear the bloodstone she noticed no
particular effect. Was not aware of any vibrations.
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