“If the rats knew where it was, it had to be real-at least, assuming the rats themselves were real; which made me begin to wonder about the Rat Raiser. While I was wondering, we were going downhill; I couldn't help but think of Hellmouth in the old mystery plays, and wonder if this was its throat. It was certainly dark enough-and growing warmer; and the aromas rising were anything but life-giving. Trickles of water glittered in the torchlight here and there, becoming broader as we descended ...deeper. Time to start the active part. I took a deep breath-and regretted it-and began to recite: "Where Alph, the sacred river ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea. Turn, to where there's naught but rest! Turn, to find the spider's nest! Through all the worlds his web he spins, Catching prey by hidden sins! Turn, to pierce his secret ring!MoreLessRead More Read Less
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