It was only to see if there was--a flaw in a jewel.

Sometimes very fine jewels will fly all to pieces if a man holds them in his hand, and knows the proper way.

That is why one must be careful before one sets them.

Tell me, did you see the shape of the pot ?' 'For a little time.

It began to grow like a flower from the ground.' 'And then what did you do?
I mean, how did you think ?' 'Oah! I knew it was broken, and so, I think, that was what I thought--and it was broken.' 'Hm! Has anyone ever done that same sort of magic to you before ?' 'If it was,' said Kim 'do you think I should let it again?
I should run away.' 'And now you are not afraid--eh ?' 'Not now.' Lurgan Sahib looked at him more closely than ever.