The Masked Lady had remained, strangely tranquil, before the Book of
Truth; but now she lifted her eyes, because the great windows with
their leaded panes had been thrust open. Outside the open windows
there were revealed the head and shoulders of the giant, Will o'Dreams.

The giant paused long enough to take in the scene before him, and then
he disappeared in great agitation.

A moment later he had reappeared and had lifted Everychild to a level
with the window sill.




CHAPTER XIX

HOW AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE ESCAPED

The giant could be heard whispering to Everychild: "I cannot enter
here. The things which are taking place in this room--they stagger me.
But you may do so." Whereupon he placed Everychild on the window sill
and withdrew with a shudder.

A light leap, and Everychild was in the room, advancing and taking in
his surroundings with amazed eyes. But no one paid any attention to
him. Hubert de Burgh stood near Prince Arthur, a smoking iron in his
hand. The two attendants closed the door behind them with a crash.
Then Arthur spoke again: