A LOYAL COMMUNITY. 399 
accomplish her metamorphosis in peace. And then the anxiety 
increases. They guard the beloved sleeper who will be to-morrow the 
common soul, and will inspire by her love the labours of the people. 
They guard her, and they wait upon her, but with the haughty dignity 
of a people who adore only their own handiwork, chosen by them, 
nourished by them, created by them, and to be unmade by them. It 
is their pride that at need they know how to create a god. 
