The Altar of the Dead

What is an abyssal sanctum but a scriptorium in the house of life, with its pots of black candles alight (if you haven't read Henry James' story, please do so forthwith)?

Matthew S. Farrell (friend, brother: you barked sharply among the dogs of Seshat!)
Oliver Lodge (prolific and passionate gardener of les fleurs du mal)

Bill Heidrick (Abramelin rambler)