Here is an angel to escort him to the after-life. She holds in her hands the cups and passes the waters of life from one to another with little concern as she crosses the river to a green and pleasant land. She teaches patience as there is no such thing as time there. On the earthly plane she relates to weighing things up carefully. Perhaps too carefully.
Exercise:
Study the image of Temperance and try to fit this character into a short story. What is the significance of the gold and silver cups?