In the meantime, the priest tries to convince the others to eat as they please. He tells them that he is on a strict vegetarian diet in order to crease in his magical power. He warns them not to eat too fast and not to pamper their stomachs too much. He says that if he uses his magic on the villagers, there will be more for him. The priest tells the others that he will have to use his magic to put the villagers to sleep.