i was n't tempted to kill him because i knew you would die . waiting around for us to stop and ask for directions ? '' sam had been the one to tell him about this place . the magicians believed they could simply lock the messengers away . `` i have the best surprise for you , '' she told him . * * * when toby woke up , he saw nothing at first . `` wha- what does it look like ? '' `` i do n't know how to use these things , '' i whisper . 