Thou knowest the lore of the stars, and canst foretell the designs of enemies,--the hour whether to act or to forbear ?" "Astrology I have studied, but that also was in youth; for there dwelleth in the pure mathematics that have led me to this invention--" "Truce with that invention, whatever it be; think of it no more,--it has served its end in the explosion, which proved thy power of mischief.
High objects are now before thee.

Wilt thou be of my household, one of my alchemists and astrologers?
Thou shalt have leisure, honour, and all the moneys thou canst need." "Moneys!" said Adam, eagerly, and casting his eyes upon the mangled model.

"Well, I agree; what you will,--alchemist, astrologist, wizard,--what you will.

This shall all be repaired,--all; I begin to see now, all! I begin to see; yes, if a pipe by which the too-excessive vapour could--ay, ay!--right, right," and he rubbed his hands.
Jacquetta was struck with his enthusiasm.

"But surely, Master Warner, this has some virtue you have not vouchsafed to explain; confide in me, can it change iron to gold ?" "No; but--" "Can it predict the future ?" "No; but--" "Can it prolong life ?" "No; but--" "Then, in God's name let us waste no more time about it!" said the duchess, impatiently,--"your art is mine now.