human
Peace, good mother, I said;
gpt
Mother, I have much skill in spells, but I know not what is wrought with hammer and nail and footprint. I would fain learn.
human
Little know you of spells if you know not that,
gpt
I am only a northerner, Harek said.
human
Maybe 'tis a spell against a sprained ankle, which seems likely. I only know one for that.
gpt
Which know you? she said scornfully;
human
That is how it begins.
gpt
Ay; that is good. Learn it me, I pray you. Now I know that you have wizardry, for you name the old gods.
human
Tell me first what hammer and nail work in footprint.
gpt
Why, yon old hag has overlooked me, she said savagely.
human
Now, if one does as I have done, one nails her witchcraft to herself {xiii}.
gpt
Whose footprint does the nail go into?
human
Why, hers surely. Now this is the spell,