Indeed he does not, and thus he lacks any real power over him. It is amateurish to move on so little information- but then, the whole project seemed to be embarked upon on a moment of whim, is it not so? He strove to ruin a boy's life for nothing more than a passing fancy.

[He doesn't fail to notice that Henry speaks like one who has experience in the matter, though it does not bother him greatly. If he knows Henry is attempting to influence him, can he not choose whether or not to allow it?

Reminded of his food, he takes a bite. It is quite good.]

By the time I was sixteen I was well-educated in them. I had two years of learning on the subject before I was ever touched. I have the Three Thousand Joys and the Journey of Naamah memorized, of course.