Posted on October 25, 2025October 28, 2025 by YarriThe Faith Healer (continued . . .) The fishermen dragged the half- conscious form from the surf. Later, Nastor opened his eyes to find a row of honest faces looking down on him. Here, friend, take a little gruel. It will make you strong again. A couple of days later, Nastor felt strong enough to try and feed himself. He reached out for a spoon . . . There ! See how much better you are, friend. And the spoon hung suspended in the air ! Aaaaaaaah ! The superstitious fisher-folk thought they had the answer to this strange phenomenon. He is a miracle- worker ! One of the wise ones ! I knew of such a one when I was a lad. He could cure all manner of sicknesses ! Within a few days, the news had spread among the simple people of the coast. A long line of patient figures queued outside the cottage where Nastor lay. Touch my son and make him well again, sir. I beg of you. All the people asked of Nastor was the touch of his hand or a few words of comfort, then they departed happily, leaving behind a few coins or some food. I feel better already, sir. I’m pleased to hear it. The simple folk would have been surprised to know the thoughts that were passing through the “wise one’s” mind. I don’t know how long these stupid fools are going to treat me like some kind of god, but I’ll stay here until I get my strength back and at the same time make some money on the side. Meanwhile, in Trigan City Air Fleet base, Janno was making one last desperate bid to continue his career as a pilot. Janno, you’re in no fit state to fly with those blinding headaches. Why not take a year’s leave and get fit again. I’m better, I tell you, Keren ! And I’ll prove it . . . today ! Janno’s proof of his fitness to fly was a demonstration of low-level aerobatics that had the whole base staring in awe. But, in the cockpit . . . Aaaaah ! My head ! The agony ! Blinded by the pain, Janno never saw his peril . . . He’s going to crash into the high-tension wires ! This instalment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 719 on 25 October 1975.
