Yet I myself know naught.

It is the familiar spirits that know, and they will not always come even at my call; they will not always speak sooth at my bidding.

I can but use my arts; the rest lies with them; and this is a secret that has been long-time hid." "Ay, and the time has now come when it should be revealed," answered Cuthbert boldly.

"Use what arts thou wilt! I ask the answer to my question.

I would know where the lost treasure lies." As he spoke these words the room became suddenly darkened.