You possess electric secrets undreamt of by the world.

Prove your powers upon me; I am not afraid." Heliobas smiled.

"Not afraid! And you ran out of the chapel just now as if you were pursued by a fiend! You must know that the only WOMAN I ever tried my greatest experiment upon is my sister Zara.

She was trained and prepared for it in the most careful manner; and it succeeded.

Now"-- and Heliobas looked half-sad, half-triumphant--"she has passed beyond my power; she is dominated by one greater than I.But she cannot use her force for others; she can only employ it to defend herself.