Section 8: Chapter 11 Summary

The journey begins in a whirlwind, which Lestat describes as being as though the whirlwind were made of souls that surrounded them. Darkness drains from Memnoch's form, and he becomes light. Finally he sees a man in front of the balustrade, and even Memnoch bows his head. The man is God. God greets Lestat by saying, "You would not be my adversary would you Lestat." Then, Memnoch takes Lestat back to earth.

Lestat is heartbroken. He wants to back to Heaven, and he cannot believe God would know his name. Lestat weeps and accuses Memnoch of thinking him a coward. Memnoch explains that he does not find him to be a fool, nor a coward, and should Lestat join him by being his lieutenant, he can visit Heaven anytime he chooses. Memnoch also explains the reason that Lestat feels the way...