"I deny your power!" "Do you ?" he said.

"Then try and move from your present position." I had been leaning against a tree, and tried to move; but I could not.

I was like one fastened to the ground.
He laughed scornfully.

"Now do you believe ?" he said.
I was silent.
"Yes," he said, "you may well be silent, for what I say is true.

And now," he continued, "I promise not to use my power over you on one condition." "Name it," I said.
"I will name it.