We thought we should like to see a Temple, for a change,' said Robert.
The Psammead stirred uneasily in its embroidered bag.
'Have you brought gifts to the Temple ?' asked the priest cautiously.
'We HAVE got some gifts,' said Cyril with equal caution.

'You see there's magic mixed up in it.

So we can't tell you everything.

But we don't want to give our gifts for nothing.' 'Beware how you insult the god,' said the priest sternly.

'I also can do magic.