"Is that also a command?"

"What do you mean?"

"There was no thunderclap, you know."

"0h, wasn't there?" helplessly.

"The storm is quite past. There is still a dash of rain in the air andthe wind may be dying hard, but aside from that I think the noise isquite subdued."

"I believe you are right. How sudden it all was."

"There are several hours between this and dawn, your highness, and youshould try to get a little more sleep. Your cushions are dry and--"

"Very well, since you are so eager to get rid of--" began Beverly, andthen stopped, for it did not sound particularly regal. "I should havesaid, you are somewhat thoughtful. You will call me if I sleep late?"

"We shall start early, with your permission. It is forty miles toGanlook, and we must be half way there by nightfall."

"Must we spend another night like this?" cried Beverly, dolefully.