He was startled when Shilshally McGuire crept up behind him. Hissing in his ears she whispered, “Do not be thinking that I have any care fer ye … it’s me own hide I be thinkin’ about …” and she paused. Penor McDermott was surprised, she was untying his hands. She continued, “ …The witch will need a human sacrifice for her spell to work … and ye will not be it.”
As Shilshally continued untying his bound hands, Penor asked, “What’s she trying to do …?”
“Mingling the blood of Pan with yours … ...






















