THIASSI'S CASTLE, ELLEWOMEN, AS A FULL EXCERPT

Thiassi's castle in Jotunheim (frozen regions):

It was called a castle; but it was, in reality, a hollow in a dark rock; the sea broke against two sides of it; and, above, the sea-birds clamoured day and night. There was a gloomy chamber, 

shut up from the fresh air and sunshine, and yet, perhaps,

 it was safer than being allowed to wander about Jötunheim,

 and see the monstrous sights that would have met us there.

They were fair, fair and smiling; and, at first, such pleasant

 faces.










But their pleasant faces never changed, and there was always the same smile on their lips.






When they turned their backs, they were hollow behind; they were, in truth, Ellewomen, who have no hearts, and can never pity any one. Their pleasant faces never changed, and there was always the same smile on their lips.




"their smiling faces..."

It is very sad to live among Ellewomen when one is in trouble.

"the smiling Ellewomen: 

 an Ellewoman, were they ever so free or happy."








A PIC OF SOME ELLEWOMEN...