The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from Richard III by William Shakespeare: Forbear your conference with the noble Duke.
CLARENCE. We know thy charge, Brakenbury, and will
obey.
GLOUCESTER. We are the Queen's abjects and must obey.
Brother, farewell; I will unto the King;
And whatsoe'er you will employ me in-
Were it to call King Edward's widow sister-
I will perform it to enfranchise you.
Meantime, this deep disgrace in brotherhood
Touches me deeper than you can imagine.
CLARENCE. I know it pleaseth neither of us well.
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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 Spirit of the Border by Zane Grey: Heckewelder--a tall, spare, and kindly appearing man--directed the arranging
of the congregation. He placed the converted Indians just behind the knoll
upon which the presiding minister was to stand. In a half circle facing the
knoll he seated the chieftains and important personages of the various tribes.
He then made a short address in the Indian language, speaking of the work of
the mission, what wonders it had accomplished, what more good work it hoped to
do, and concluded by introducing the young missionary.
While Heckewelder spoke, Jim, who stood just behind, employed the few moments
in running his eye over the multitude. The sight which met his gaze was one he
thought he would never forget. An involuntary word escaped him.
"Magnificent!" he exclaimed.
 The Spirit of the Border |