“you are herelearn the subtle science and exact artpotion making.
as therelittle foolish wand-wa ving here, manyyou will hardly believe thismagic.
i don’t expect you will really understand the beautythe softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate powerliquids that creep through human veins, bewitching the mind, ensnaring the senses…
i can teach you howbottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death — if
you aren‘tbig a bunchdunderheadsi usuallyveteach.”【注】