LA FAUSTINIIT was a starry night above a phosphorescent sea. In the hollows of the shore, hard-by the mournful wail of the ocean, were stretched shadowy forms, shapeless bodies and featureless faces.They could just be recognized as two women, one lying full length upon her back, with her arms folded like a crown above her head and her eyes fixed upon the stars; the other one crouching tenderly at the feet of the first, supporting her against her warm body.Some few steps away from the two women were seated on the ground, back to back, three men whose indistinct faces were for a second illuminated by the glow of a cigar.From time to time the sea breeze slightlystirred the clothing of the motionless, apparentlysleeping, women, iAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org