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Philosophy for an adequate and noble discussion 
of this fascinating theme. 
2.  Hindus, etc.  The sins of the soul.  Cf. Ezekial 
XVI and XXIII — indeed the whole symbolism of 
the Hebrew prophets. 
3.  Meaning that his buttocks are now public, 
like a serai ;  while before they were private, like a 
harem. 
4.  From the Q’uran.  But possibly a threat, 
equalling “ God may forgive you, but I never will ”, 
as our demi-virgin Astraea Redux told the trea-
cherous Countess.