"I dare not argue, and we talk about other things for a while. At last we say goodbye until the morning. And a

"I dare not argue, and we talk about other things for a while. At last we say goodbye until the morning. And as soon as the elf retires to his chambers to immerse himself in meditation, I slip out of the room with all my equipment, and proceed to the tower's main treasury. Forgive me, my friend. You've let a snake into your house."