Just as it is necessary for the state to prepare arms and to provide abundant stores of victuals for the soldiers who are to fight for it, so it is fitting for Imperial Servants to fortify themselves against the assaults of pagans and heretics with a multitude of sound writings. So all know, and Malham speaks. "White Finger of Lingering Death"Produces the casting of PoisonBy envious fate's decreesAbide not long the lords of earth;Beneath the poisoned bite the flesh must fall. "Shroud of Night"Casts the spell of ShadowWhence art thou come? Know by his mienThat Shadow is power.