“ Asha sighed, and knocked upon the low, rude door of the house of Too-che. The smile of the beautiful Too-che made him welcome, very proud to have the wise man from the court inquire after her child."He worries me, wise Asha," said Too-che, moving slim and supple as a panther to sit protectively beside the little cradle of bent ash bows lashed together with strips of hide. "He talks like a man grown, and him not yet weaned!" ”
Gaston Derreaux
Summary
“The Sun King”, is a work by Gaston Derreaux. It explores elements such as Chojon, Too-che and Asha.
Quotes from The Sun King (Gaston Derreaux)
“ This is not the child of another man, for I have been with no man, ever. This is a child of the legends, a son of a God in the skies, our God, Mazda. He is a miracle, as hard for me to believe as for you, but it is true."Too-che could not stand the unbelieving eyes of Chojon, who thought that Too-che lied, and looked down at the sleeping babe in her arms, saying with a pitiful voice ..."Please, little stranger who talks like a wise man, wake and tell my Chojon that you are not the son of a man, but the son of one whom no maid could resist or run away from, ever. ”
“ Asha, standing stripped for the slaughter, was made King by the clamor of the men who stoned So-qi to death.A great voice came out of the sky and announced to the people that God had given them a new and righteous ruler. Asha bowed his head and accepted the task put upon him. The people gave thanks to Mazda, the God, and Asha proclaimed him to all the city.Off in the forest, Too-che lifted her eyes to those of Chojon and thanked him for saving her son. And Chojon touched her with his fingertips, and kissed her on her lips, and the child crowed lustily to see their love. ”
