[The Wizard by H. Rider Haggard]@TWC D-Link bookThe Wizard CHAPTER I 9/11
You tell us, moreover, that by faith those who believe on Him can do works as great as He did, and that you do believe on Him.
Therefore we will put you to the proof.
Ho! there, lead forth that evil one.' "As he spoke a man was placed before us, one who had been convicted of witchcraft or some other crime. "'Kill him!' said Hokosa. "There was a faint cry, a scuffle, a flashing of spears, and the man lay still before us. "'Now, followers of the new God,' said Hokosa, 'raise him from the dead as your Master did!' "In vain did we offer explanations. "'Peace!' said Hokosa at length, 'your words weary us.
Look now, either you have preached to us a false god and are liars, or you are traitors to the King you preach, since, lacking faith in Him, you cannot do such works as He gives power to do to those who have faith in Him.
Out of your own mouths are you judged, White Men.
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