Mihkul listened as Gretchen spoke. Perhaps she was more interested in the cash than another collectible. But, it was quite a bit of money. His fingers slid over the face of the amulet, tingling from the dull metal surface that seemed to sparkle at his touch. Absently he slipped the chain over his neck.<br/><br/>His mind seemed to be transported to a land far away, filled with desert sands and pyramids. He watched as the slaves labored under the watchful eye of their task masters. He blinked his eyes and the vision disappeared. With shaky hands he slipped the amulet from his neck and reached for his check book. "I will pay you $800.00 for this right now if you will accept a check."