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The Lost don’t exactly hold still. We’ve lost a few fingers here and there. According to the old customs, we’ve stuffed their maws with coins and garlic. We’ve tried holy water. We’ve tried pouring incense into the eyes, ears, and nose.

No effect.

Stitching the mouth sometimes holds it shut for a spell. Sometimes.