Surely in both these cases there must have been some active intelligence awake, and with some other power to wield." Mr.Trelawny's answer was equally to the point: "There was some active intelligence awake.

I am convinced of it.

And it wielded a power which it never lacks.

I believe that on both those occasions hypnotism was the power wielded." "And wherein is that power contained?
What view do you hold on the subject ?" Doctor Winchester's voice vibrated with the intensity of his excitement as he leaned forward, breathing hard, and with eyes staring.
Mr.Trelawny said solemnly: "In the mummy of the Queen Tera! I was coming to that presently.
Perhaps we had better wait till I clear the ground a little.

What I hold is, that the preparation of that box was made for a special occasion; as indeed were all the preparations of the tomb and all belonging to it.