The sorcerer called his name and Lukas at once rushed to the door. He found him standing tall in the middle of the hut, his skin whole and clean again, his complexion as sallow as usual, but with a healthy glow. The amber talisman was back in its pouch and strung from his belt.
Lukas was amazed.
‘You see you have helped me to health quicker than your bungling friend.’
Lukas winced at the sneering tone applied to Collen, but he said nothing to defend him.
‘Come, we will go now.’
‘We?’ Lukas asked, startled.
‘Yes. You want to learn the magic of the ring,’ Gwynn said. ‘Come with me and I will teach you.’
Lukas looked uncomfortable. ‘I am not sure,’ he said. He pulled hard at the ring again.
‘Hesitations? Second thoughts?’
‘Yes.’
‘Let me show you a sample of what I can do and maybe t
