36 Morn nodded. "Nor would The Hashons accept,"
he agreed. "Their entire philosophy is built on the idea that there are
no gods, only Spirits. They would never accept! But perhaps we can
compromise. Will you permit me to speak on your behalf?"
37 "Of course!" North agreed. They returned to their table and took
their seats.
38 "My Lord God," began Morn, "we cannot accept your proposal as
offered, but perhaps there is a compromise. We are willing to give half
a per cent of each system's income as tribute and are willing to accept
you as the Representative of an Ancient Soul, of a Great Lord equal
with the other Teachers of ages past." These words stuck in Morn's
throat, but if they would bring a peace, he could say them.
39 "A compromise, indeed!" agreed The Lord God, "But I cannot accept.
The Maker Of All Things, The Decider Of Destinies, cannot be called
less than He is. I have had hopes there could be good will between us,
and peace for our peoples, but if you cannot accept the basic truth of
my deity, then I see no reason to continue this discussion. We might as
well depart, but I think both of us can say in honesty, that we have
made an effort to compromise. I cannot understand your attitude."
40 "It is a simple matter," explained Morn, "We went to school with
you, we played games together, we know that you are simply a man, just
as us. We serve The Lords, you serve a Lord. There is no difference. We
are willing to honor that."
41 The Lord God rose. "When I entered The Holy Of Holies," he
announced, "and took on its power, I ceased to be the oe you knew. I
became one with The Holy Spirit, and am now the carrier of His Divine
Light, the light YOU should have carried, Morn!
42 Perhaps that disappoints me more than anything