XIII.

THE MICROSCOPE.

Concentrated light—­music—­experiment on
the living man.

     “The same Almighty Power that governs the universe of worlds
     governs the minutest particles of creation....In both is shown His
     infinite power.”

The properties of our Microscopes (as of other optical instruments) are wondrously increased by the aid of an electricity called “concentrated light.” [1]

     [Footnote 1:  In Montalluyah light in the ordinary state
     is said to be a highly attenuated electricity.]

In our fields is found a little worm, whose body is surrounded by a beautiful and powerful light, visible by day and by night.

While meditating on the cause of this phenomenon, it occurred to me that the light was probably attracted and concentrated round the little creature by its own electricity.  After many experiments, my great electricians found that this was the case, and many valuable discoveries were the result.

A machine, called the “Enticer,” charged with electricity abstracted from this worm, is placed in a high open spot, and light is attracted and concentrated in a marvellous manner.  When the pouch for receiving the concentrated light is fully charged, and secured against the action of other electricities, it is detached from the machine, and its contents are preserved for use.  The appearance of concentrated light is that of a beautiful halo.

MUSIC.

The power of music, beyond that derived from its mere execution, is greatly influenced by the amount of electricity infused into the sounds by the performer; and in our planet the human voice has often been known to soothe, and sometimes to restore, a disordered brain, by awakening the powers of some dormant division, when the electricity accompanying the sounds is sympathetic with the light in the brain of the listener.  The human voice, other things being equal, is more electrical than sounds from musical instruments; for in the one case the emanations of light come direct from the living singer, whilst in the latter instance the electricity coming from the executant passes by contact with the instrument, and is thus transmitted through an intermediate conductor.  The beauty and effect of many of our musical instruments, and particularly of the harp, are greatly increased by the application of electricity.

A skilful executant on our harp can assuage the passions of a multitude,—­nay, he can excite many of the aspirations and sensibilities ascribed in your legends to Orpheus and other mythical personages.

It is thought in Montalluyah,—­though it was never demonstrated,—­that a modification of concentrated light forms the point of union between the immortal soul and the perishable portions of man.