"I do think Signor Cellini had some power over me." "Of course he had in your then weak state.

But now that you are as strong as he is, he could not influence you at all.

Let us be brief in our converse, my child.

I have a few serious things to say to you before you leave me, on your celestial journey." I trembled slightly, but took the chair he pointed out to me--a large easy-chair in which one could recline and sleep.
"Listen," continued Heliobas; "I told you, when you first came here, that whatever I might do to restore you to health, you would have it in your power to repay me amply.

You ARE restored to health; will you give me my reward ?" "I would and will do anything to prove my gratitude to you," I said earnestly.