Witches--when their time is on them--can lay hold of the heels of a man's soul if he does that.
'Now you must well listen,' said the Babu when they were in the fresh air.

'Part of these ceremonies which we witnessed they include supply of effeecient amulet to those of our Department.

If you feel in your neck you will find one small silver amulet, verree cheap.

That is ours.
Do you understand ?' 'Oah yes, hawa-dilli [a heart-lifter],' said Kim, feeling at his neck.
'Huneefa she makes them for two rupees twelve annas with--oh, all sorts of exorcisms.

They are quite common, except they are partially black enamel, and there is a paper inside each one full of names of local saints and such things.