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Eric Rücker Eddison. The Mezentian Gate
The Mezentian Gate
Table of Contents
Introduction (from First Edition of “A Fish Dinner in Memison”)
Letter of Introduction
Praeludium. Lessingham on the Raftsund
1. Foundations in Rerek
2. Foundations in Fingiswold
3. Nigra Sylva, where the Devils Dance
4. The Bolted Doors
5. Princess Marescia
6. Prospect North from Argyanna
7. Zeus Terpsikeraunos
8. The Prince Protector
9. Lady Rosma in Acrozayana
10. Stirring of the Eumenides
11. Commodity of Nephews
12. Another Fair Moonshiny Night
13. The Devil’s Quilted Anvil
14. Lord Emmius Parry
15. Queen Rosma
16. Lady of Presence
17. Akkama brought into Dowry
18. The She-Wolf tamed to Hand
19. The Duchess of Memison
20. Dura Papilla Lupae
21. Anguring Combust
22. Pax Mezentiana
23. The Two Dukes
24. Prince Valero
25. Lornra Zombremar
26. Rebellion in the Marches
27. Third War with Akkama
28. Anadyomene
29. Astarte
30. Laughter-loving Aphrodite
31. The Beast of Laimak
32. Then, Gentle Cheater
33. Aphrodite Helikoblepharos
The Fish Dinner and its Aftermath. Note on Transition to Chapter 34 (see page 185) and on Chapter 35 as yet unwritten
34. The Fish Dinner: First Digestion
35. Diet a Cause
36. Rosa Mundorum
37. Testament of Energeia
38. Call of the Night-Raven
39. Omega and Alpha in Sestola
Genealogical Tables
Map of the Three Kingdoms
Glossary of Terms
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Eric Rücker Eddison
Published by Good Press, 2021
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“Tongues can outbrawl swords,” said Emmius, chilling cold of voice; “but that is for rude beasts, not for men that be reasonable. I pray you, let me finish my say. And first, by your leave,” as Supervius put the letter into his hands. He read it, folded it again thoughtfully, gave it back: his face like his brother’s, not to be unciphered. “Let us,” he said, “as great statesmen, hold fast by our common good, of all of us, which is peace in Rerek. History hath remembered the ruins of many estates and powers which have gone down in civil strife or, albeit victorious, got in the end but a handful of smoke to the bargain. Let us live as friends. I unfeignedly wish it: so do my brothers and all that adhere to our interest. But others must do their part. This is my counsel: that we, of both sides, agree to go home, keep truce for a month, then meet again and, as I hope, determine of some new assured basis for our unluckily shaken friendship. Where shall we meet?” he said, turning to his brother.
“Why, if it shall please your excellencies to kill two birds with one stone and add merry-making to crown our peace-making,” said Supervius, “what happier meeting-place than Megra? upon the twentieth day of September, which is appointed there for the feast of my betrothal”—he paused, gathering their eyes—“to the Princess Marescia of Fingiswold. Nay, read it if you please: I had it but five minutes since.” And with a wolvish look he tossed the letter upon the table.
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