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What are these stones?’
Hellaine’s eyes seemed to light up at Terry’s question.
'The stones possess some secret power. Yalyf told me that knowledge of this power would be a very dangerous thing. Again, for my own protection, he could not share it with me, but he did tell me a little about their names and colours. From what you said about finding another six stones, I take it that you already have the first one?’ Terry nodded, and feeling inside his waistcoat for the secret pocket, he removed the black bag and took out the amber green tumblestone. He offered it to Hellaine.
‘Ah yes, the Hawk’s Eye,’ she said softly, her eyes shining in the gloom of the cave.
‘Do these stones make the person holding them powerful in some way?’ asked Terry.
‘I am not sure,’ she replied, returning the stone to Terry, ‘but I do not think they are magical stones as such, no more so than a spy-glass is magical. Many believe, however, that the stones can protect you – and others say that they are healing stones. I wish I understood their nature more fully, but I do not. Of one thing I am certain - the importance of these seven stones goes far beyond their ability to protect or heal.'
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