Z observes his animals flying toward him [this image once again of freedom and death]. He observes that the eagle [freedom] does not carry the serpent [death] like prey [as though freedom conquers death] but instead it is wrapped around the neck of the eagle. Perhaps what is intended here by this image is that death remains a constant threat to freedom but that the superman is able to soar and coexist with this threat.
Z notes that these are the wisest [serpant] and the proudest [eagle] animals. Perhaps the former is described thus because to be conscious of death, to understand the potential threat of death in life and that which preys on man; to truely understand your natural predator is a smart thing. The latter perhaps because to be free is a greatness of which one can truely be proud. Z notes his animals have come out to scout out if he lives or not. It is almost as if his wisdom [in knowing how to avoid what will kill him] and pride [as he aspire toward greatness] have come to establish if there is anything left as he aspires toward his lofty goal.
Z notes that it is more dangerous among men than among animals. Given earlier analogies perhaps this is Z alluding to the difference between those that are driven by instinct and those that are driven by ideology [morality, the establishment, etc]. He recognises the dangers associated with taking this path and notes he will be led by his animals [perhaps here the best analogy is instinct].
Z recalls the words of the Saint and here perhaps Z is alluding to being recognised as one "awakened" in a land of sleepers. Z expresses the desire to be as wise as the serpant; to be wiser than his natural predator. Z expresses his desire for his pride to accompany his wisdom [it is sensible not to be prouder than you are smart] and if his wisdom turns out to be folly may he excell even in his folly.
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