"The diamond greatly protesteth. But grew hotter, more hardened, cut and hewn as the many masters have said before him. Of eternal flame. For the diamond drew them in close. And said, look upon me. Be distracted by my flicker and glow. For I have brought death with me. And death shall come. They commiserate, they hoard, the masters of this combine. For we must seek shelter and refuge from this death that cometh upon us. Will ye not hide with us, diamond? The diamond did but s