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However, there were some important things written in the Document. First, Lilac was forbidden to give birth until she had paid for the service. A kind of «bail». Once the payment had been made, the witch’s «dream» had been realized, the ban would be lifted. There was a lengthy apology for this harshness in the text. «We are very sorry if this condition inconveniences you. But we must still impose it-it is the tradition of our ancestors…» Second, Lyra was not to drink or bathe in sanctified water or come into contact with the holy fire. «For henceforth you too are a witch, joined to the innermost wisdom and power. And there are powers that do not like us servants of Darkness very much.»

But it was promised unprecedented strength, dexterity, luck, the ability to «light up the hearts of people with a speech», courage, the ability to «lead untold armies», and self-confidence. The «hidden wisdom and power» was said to have descended not only on Lyra, but also on her friends – and on her beloved cat and dog.