"All the patients are now cured, the truth of which you will find; for
if you stand at the door and cry out, 'Let all those who are well come
forth,' you shall see that not one will remain behind." It happened,
indeed, as he said, and the hospital was left empty, whereupon he
received the promised fifty pounds, besides many thanks. After this he
received all who sought relief, whatever their sufferings might be; and
giving each one of his bread pills, for which he took a small sum, he
promised a perfect cure in three hours' time.
Before this time had elapsed, however, Owlglass left the town with his
illgotten earnings.