(There is a statue of an angel holding a cup and on the base there is an inscription: 1234 - NEPHILIM: FACILIS DESCENSUS AVERNO.)

Clary Fairchild: Is that meant to be the Mortal Cup?

Jace Herondale (nods): And that's the motto of the Nephilim, the Shadowhunters, there on the base.

Clary Fairchild: What does it mean?

Jace Herondale: It means "Shadowhunters: Looking Better in Black Than the Widows of our Enemies Since 1234."

Brother Jeremiah: It means... "The descent into Hell is easy."

Clary Fairchild: Nice and cheery.