And then, to the wonder of all, the Earth-Current had put forth
a new power; so that young people ceased to be old over-soon; and
there was happiness and a certain joy in the living; and a strange
birthing of children, such as had not been through half a million
years.
And then came a new thing. Naani, the daughter of the Master
Monstruwacan of that Redoubt had shown to all that she was
Sensitive; for she had perceived odd vibrations afloat in the
night; and concerning these she told her father; and presently,
because their blood moved afresh in their bodies, they had heart to
discover the plans of the ancient instruments; for the instruments
had long rusted, and been forgotten.
And so they builded them a new instrument to send forth a
message; for they had no memory at that t
