The Rosicrucians

THE ROSICRUCIANS,

And of Crodo A Saxon deity often depicted standing on a fish and carrying a basket of flowers; here identified as a brother of Odin, one of the brothers of Odin,
Deep in the woods they have hidden the image.
There, one after another, by various paths,
During the night the faithful arrive.
To the lying god they offer songs,
A foolish incense, fresh garlands.
Fantasmagor A name likely derived from "phantasmagoria," here personified as a "perverse angel" or demon who deceives the worshippers, one of the perverse angels,
Hears their vows: to their mute idol
From time to time he lends his voice;
To revive a languishing hope,
He promises them empire and riches;
And it is even said that to his young priestesses
Sometimes he grants a magical power.
The zeal of the three friends Referring to Alkent, Rénisthal, and Odon mentioned on the previous page secretly
Still supports these deceitful altars.
In a court unfaithful to their gods,
Their embarrassment, their grief betrays them;
And near Elfride they seem like strangers.
The sound of the fife announces another hunt.
From its reeds, threatened by a noisy dog,
High into the air rises the heron,
The intrepid falcon launched upon it...