The invisible tormentor now changed his manner, and used more gentle means.

Deeper penetration now, the thumping in his head growing, and some invisible tormentor trying to drill him another eye socket.

No effort could induce him to stir until, in his opinion, the spell was removed and his invisible tormentor suffered him to proceed.

He saw no one, and proceeded on his way to the hill, to which he was accompanied by his invisible tormentors.