Mentally we had collapsed.

Who could begin to discuss statements built upon such a foundation of gigantic and paralysing falsehoods?
Well, Bastin could for one.

With no more surprise in his voice than if he were talking about last night's dinner, he said: "There must be a mistake somewhere, or perhaps I misunderstand you.

It is obvious that you, being a man, could not have destroyed the world.
That could only be done by the Power which made it and you." I trembled for the results of Bastin's methods of setting out the truth.
To my astonishment, however, Oro replied: "You speak wisely, Priest, but the Power you name may use instruments to accomplish its decrees.

I am such an instrument." "Quite so," said Bastin, "just like anybody else.