This was witchcraft.

And not only that, but of a new kind--a kind never dreamed of before.

It was a prodigious power, an illustrious power; he resolved to discover its secret.

The announcement of it would resound throughout the world, penetrate to the remotest lands, paralyze all the nations with amazement--and carry his name with it, and make him renowned forever.

It was a wonderful piece of luck, a splendid piece of luck; the glory of it made him dizzy.
All the house made room for him; Marget politely seated him; Ursula ordered Gottfried to bring a special table for him.