She Chapter 12 - "She"

In which the narrator and his companions recover and explore the ancient catacombs that shelter them, partaking in a humble repast while marveling at wondrous carvings that recount forgotten rites; and thereafter, he is summoned into the presence of the enigmatic and captivating She, whose ghostly visage and commanding manner inspire awe and an unbidden dread. In this quiet chamber, beneath richly embroidered hangings, he encounters a beauty both beguiling and formidable, whose piercing gaze seems to search the very depths of his soul.