"
It was evident that O-lo-a did not quite understand this
interpretation of divine favor, so contrary was it to the teachings
of the priesthood of her people. In one respect only did Tarzan's
teachings coincide with her belief--that there was but one god. For
the rest she had always been taught that he was solely the god of
the Ho-don in every sense, other than that other creatures were
created by Jad-ben-Otho to serve some useful purpose for the benefit
of the Ho-don race. And now to be told by the son of god that she
stood no higher in divine esteem than the black handmaiden at her
side was indeed a shock to her pride, her vanity, and her faith.
But who could question the word of Dor-ul-Otho, especially when
she had with her own eyes seen him in actual communion with god in
heaven?
"The will of Jad-ben-Otho be done," said O-lo-a meekly, "if it lies
within my power. But it would be best, O Dor-ul-Otho, to communicate
your father's wish directly to the king."
"Then keep her with you," said Tarzan, "and see that no harm befalls
her."
O-lo-a looked ruefully at Pan-at-lee. "She was brought to me but
yesterday," she said, "and never have I had slave woman who pleased
me better. I shall hate to part with her."
"But there are others," said Tarzan.
"Yes," replied O-lo-a, "there are others, but there is only one
Pan-at-lee.
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