it does no good!"

"There is still a prospect!" said the kitchen-cat.




VII.

THE EAGLE'S NEST.


Merry and loud sounded the _jodel_ from the mountain-path, it
indicated good humour and joyous courage; it was Rudy; he was going to
his friend Vesinand.

"You must help me! We will take Ragli with us; I am going after the
eaglet on the brink of the rock!"

"Do you not wish to go after the black spot in the moon? That is quite
as easy," said Vesinand; "you are in a good humour!"

"Yes, because I am thinking of my wedding; but seriously, you shall
know how my affairs stand!"

Vesinand and Ragli soon knew what Rudy wished.

"You are a bold fellow," said they, "do not do this! You will break
your neck!"