"Exactly so as he taught me."
"Then he has not told thee the right spell. Probably he wants to find the treasure for himself. Perhaps he has put a net in the place where the stars fell down ..."
"No, I don't believe that," said Audifax. "His face is mild and good, and his lips are not deceitful."
Hadumoth was thoughtful.
"Perhaps he does not know the right words?"
"Why not?"
"Because he has not got the right God. He prays to the new God. The old Gods were great and strong also."
Audifax pressed his fingers on the lips of his companion. "Be silent."
"I am no longer afraid," said Hadumoth. "I know someone else, who knows all about spells and charms."
"Who is it?"