Mardi Volume 1 Chapter 40 - Sire and Sons

In which a cautious approach to a group of islanders leads to a curious encounter marked by the exchange of silken gifts and silent scrutiny, revealing an ancient priest of venerable appearance and his strikingly similar sons. It is observed that these young men bear tattoos and features so alike as to proclaim their common paternity, and that their stern patriarch, old Aaron, is gently training them for a sacred destiny.