`` I was made so , '' replied Dick , `` against my will ; but an I could but get a sack or two of gold coin to my share , I should be a fool indeed to continue dwelling in a filthy cave , and standing shot and buffet like a soldier . Here be we four ; good ! Let us , then , go forth into the forest to-morrow ere the sun be up . Could we come honestly by a donkey , it were better ; but an we can not , we have our four strong backs , and I warrant me we shall come home staggering . '' Pirret licked his lips . `` And this magic , '' he said -- `` this password , whereby the cave is opened -- how call ye it , friend ? '' `` Nay , none know the word but the three chiefs , '' returned Dick ; `` but here is your great good fortune , that , on this very evening , I should be the bearer of a spell to open it . It is a thing not trusted twice a year beyond the captain 's wallet . '' `` A spell ! '' said Arblaster , half awakening , and squinting upon Dick with one eye . `` Aroint thee ! no spells ! I be a good Christian . Ask my man Tom , else . '' `` Nay , but this is white magic , '' said Dick . `` It doth naught with the devil ; only the powers of numbers , herbs , and planets . '' `` Ay , ay , '' said Pirret ; '' 't is but white magic , gossip . There is no sin therein , I do assure you . But proceed , good youth . This spell -- in what should it consist ? ''
`` Nay , that I will incontinently show you , '' answered XXXXX .
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