The Black Pullet - Science of Magical Talismans.

The Black Pullet - Science of Magical Talismans.
large hide bag which they emptied at my feet. They contained gold coins which rolled in the middle of
the hail where we were. I had not noticed that one of the spirits had on his shoulder a black bird, its head
covered with a kind of hood. "It is this bird," the old man said to me, "who has made them find all this
treasure. Do not think that these are some of what you have seen here. You can assure yourself of this." I
replied, "You are for me the truth itself. My father! Do you believe that I would insult you by doubting?"
He made a sign, and the spirits replaced the gold in the bags and disappeared.
"You see, my son, what the virtues of these talismans and rings are. When you know them all, you will
be able, without my aid, to perform such miracles as you judge proper. Replace in the casket those of
which you have made proof, and take this one (Figure No. 6).
"They will enable you to discover the most hidden secrets; you will be able to penetrate everywhere
without being seen, and not a single word in the universe can be uttered without it coming to your ears,
whether you wish to listen to it yourself or to have it