and fix his thoughts on himself.

6. Make him think the importance of the armour less for one naturally

so strong.

7. Help him to compare himself with other travellers, their slowness,

their trips and falls, and make him congratulate himself that he is

better than they are.

8. If possible, take away his sword from him without his notice.

9. Induce him to believe that there is a short cut to the Radiant City,

and that instead of having to endure hardness, to one who is so far on

the road, the way is smooth.