The agreement with the master is sealed with the left hand, and Krabat cannot learn the details of what he will have to give in exchange. He enters into a deal that he cannot assess, since he has absolutely no idea what it is actually about.
Thus, he transfers power over his life to a stranger without seriously weighing the consequences. From now on, he cannot fully control his own will.
For example, he cannot leave the mill without the masterâs consent. Furthermore, the miller is able to penetrate the dreams of the journeymen and thus explore their psyche and innermost desires.















