In all these fashions, and by others, our _Kas_, drawing from the infinite well of wisdom that is hidden in the being of every man, give us glimpses of the truth, as they give us who are instructed power to work marvels." "Of the truth.

Then these things you tell me are true ?" "We believe so, Prince." "Then being true must happen.

So what is the use of your warning me against what must happen?
There cannot be two truths.

What would you have me do?
Not go upon this journey?
Why have you told me that I must not go, since if I did not go the truth would become a lie, which it cannot?
You say it is fated that I should go and because I go such and such things will come about.

And yet you tell me not to go, for that is what you mean.