“And where is he?”

“He will soon be here.”

“God, I thank thee! shall I see him, father?”

“That must depend upon yourself.”

“Upon myself? Then tell me, quickly, what would they have me do?”

“Confess your sins—your crimes.”

“What sins?—what crimes?”

“Have you not dealt with evil beings, invoked the spirits, and gained the assistance of those who are not of this world?”

Amine made no reply.

“Answer me. Do you not confess?”