| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from End of the Tether by Joseph Conrad: Batu Beru--and make him pay a dollar a day for his
keep till we get back, if you like. Now, what do you
think of that? Come, sir. Say the word. It's really
well worth your while, and I am quite ready to take
your bare word. A definite statement from you would
be as good as a bond."
His eyes began to shine. He insisted. A simple state-
ment,--and he thought to himself that he would man-
age somehow to stick in his berth as long as it suited
him. He would make himself indispensable; the ship
had a bad name in her port; it would be easy to scare
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas: "And this carte blanche," said D'Artagnan, "this carte
blanche, does it remain in her hands?"
"No, it passed into mine; I will not say without trouble,
for if I did I should tell a lie."
"My dear Athos, I shall no longer count the number of times
I am indebted to you for my life."
"Then it was to go to her that you left us?" said Aramis.
"Exactly."
"And you have that letter of the cardinal?" said D'Artagnan.
"Here it is," said Athos; and he took the invaluable paper
from the pocket of his uniform. D'Artagnan unfolded it with
The Three Musketeers |
