I saw them,
doing battle on the lake shore. After that I remember the cold,
then nothing."
"He killed the great white bear. No mortal could achieve that
victory. You have a mighty friend and protector."
"No friend of mine. He has followed me, always near, ever
fearsome. I know not his purpose, but in some strange way our
fates are intertwined. Would I understood it better."
"Why sojourn you in these far reaches. Did none warn you of the
dangers?"
"I journey at the behest of Zeus. I seek Medusa, to invite her
to the great Olympian Ball, where she will reign as queen. Do
you know of her, know where I might find her?"
"Zeus! The Great Olympian Ball! I am Medusa. It is strange that
you have you not heard my story. Do you not know the danger you
face, merely being here with me?"
"I know nought of danger. I see but a damsel of excellent
beauty, and need fear only for my heart."
She smiled at his words, then her face took on a look of
sadness.
"I am condemned. I pass from wild happiness and joy to deepest
misery and sorrow. And those who look on me in my happy times
love me, and those who look on me in time of my distress grow
cold and fearful, and are no more. No one warned you! Ah, Zeus,
how can you be so unkind!" She sobbed.
"Look upon my face, for I am in a gentler mood. Beware, if you
hear me lament, or see an angry trickle from my eye, look not
upon me, but go your way swiftly." She placed the empty bowl on
the table.
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