3297. When I decided that they were now continuing my dream, for they were in a turbulent state, then I heard how they were punishing and maiming someone harshly by their own method, who was their god, who, as I realize, had thus lain in wait for me the whole night. Those who were punishing and maiming him were from that earth, his spirits, thinking all along they were treating me thus with the greatest fury, which I also felt and heard. And as it went on I was reflecting on their cruel punishment, how instigated by that god-for he is evil, and self-loving-they treat those who despise him, and do anything to him.