In the fire of this lamp, consume
that which I now give thee; and as the smoke, into which it changes,
shall mix with the air, a mighty charm shall be formed, which shall
defend thee from all mischief: from that instant no poison, however
potent, can hurt thee; nor shall any prison confine: in one moment, thou
shalt be restored to the throne, and to ALMEIDA; and the Angel of death,
shall lay his hand upon thy brother; to whom, if I had confided this
last best effort of my power, he would have secured the good to himself,
and have transferred the evil to thee.'
ALMORAN, who had listened unseen to this address of the Genius to HAMET,
was now confirmed in his suspicions, that evil had been ultimately
intended against him; and that he had been entangled in the toils of
perfidy, while he believed himself to be assisted by the efforts of
friendship: he was also convinced, that by the Genius he was not known
to be present. HAMET, however, flood still doubtful, and ALMORAN was
kept silent by his fears. 'Whoever thou art,' said HAMET, the condition
of the advantages which thou hast offered me, is such as it is not
lawful to fulfill: these horrid rites, and this commerce with unholy
powers, are prohibited to mortals in the Law of life.
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