I took up a position two metres South of the place where he was standing and decided that I would face North – that is, towards him. I have no real insight or knowledge concerning rituals, but this seemed to me an appropriate position for an acolyte, subservient yet connected to the Interpreter of Mysteries. ‘What shall I do?’ I asked. ‘Nothing. Just keep quiet like I told you.’ ‘I will concentrate on lending you the strength of my Spirit,’ I said. ‘Fine. Good. You do that.’
