I fear nobody, not even you.

It was a joke when I said just now: I am afraid.

You did not see that." "Come now, I'll put you to the test at once.

You see that crucifix on the altar?
On that we will swear fidelity to each other and everyone here present will also swear to preserve eternal secrecy.

As, however, we coiners cannot call God to witness, for by our trade we have rejected him, our oaths cannot ascend to Heaven but must descend elsewhere.