so that we might follow [in the footsteps of] the sorcerers if it is they who prevail?"

"That we may follow the sorcerers (in religion) if they win?"

(They said): Aye, so that we may follow the wizards if they are the winners.

Haply may we follow the enchanters, if they are the vanquishers.

That we might follow the magicians if they are the predominant?"