Today at about ten o'clock, that star which fantasized itself to be the sun for the rest [461], together with several round about, fell from their place, and in fact, forward to the right, toward a certain sea. To this they were guided down, so that they would look into the sea - which is a swamp. But this still continues, for he had often been warned to stop, as well by threats and punishments, as by persuasion. He was even thrust down from heaven and severely, though very briefly, punished. Besides, he was sent for several days to wander around (once even, spirited away by God the Messiah, he was hidden) and to search for his companions, and so on; but it was still in vain. For he had for such a long time been soaking in every kind of cunning, that it became second nature to him. And so he works as if by instinct, and quite slyly, depending on the circumstances: at one time flatteringly, at another imploringly, and often, most threateningly. But because it has become so ingrained, one cannot tell whether there is any hope for change in him. At times of danger and fear, he changes quickly, and says prayers, but he presently returns to his fantasies.