Episode 18

The King's satisfaction was disturbed by the Great Giant stumbling along the Bridge. "Although he reeled into the midst of men and cattle in the clumsiest way his presence was felt by none."

The King remained calm. The Giant walked to the door of the Temple. "He halted and was fixed to the ground, his shadow pointed out the hours which were marked in a circle on the floor around him."

"The people pressed towards the door of the Temple. The Hawk with the mirror soared aloft caught the light of the Sun, and reflected it upon the group, which was standing on the Altar.

The King, the Queen and their attendants seemed illuminated by a heavenly splendour.

To the present hour the Bridge is swarming with travellers and the Temple is the most frequented on the whole Earth." (Goethe's text)