Journey to the East

When H.H. awakes, Leo is in his living room. Leo says that the high officials of the League wish to see him before the High Throne: “There was still a League and the High Throne! There were still the officials; they had sent for me! I went hot and cold at the realization” (82). H.H. has been wondering whether he is the last member of the League. Now he is eager to show that he is still loyal to their cause.

On the way to the High Throne, Leo stops twice to pray at churches. When they at a large building, they go inside. The artist Klingsor is there and is painting. As they wait, Leo begins to sing, and H.H. recognizes the tune as one of the League’s favorites. They go to a room with a long succession of benches, ending in a Throne. The benches begin to fill with people. The Speaker steps forward and H.H. stands alone before the Throne. The Speaker asks, “Did you confess that you wanted to write a story of the Journey to the East? Did you consider yourself hampered by your vow of silence about the League’s secrets?” (87).