'Oh, we know that. I only said it sounded like.'

'As I remember 'em, the People of the Hills used to make more
noise. They'd settle down for the day rather like small birds
settling down for the night. But that was in the days when they
carried the high hand. Oh, me! The deeds that I've had act and
part in, you'd scarcely believe!'

'I like that!' said Dan. 'After all you told us last year, too!'

'Only, the minute you went away, you made us forget
everything,' said Una.

Puck laughed and shook his head. 'I shall this year, too. I've
given you seizin of Old England, and I've taken away your Doubt
and Fear, but your memory and remembrance between whiles I'll
keep where old Billy Trott kept his night-lines - and that's where
he could draw 'em up and hide 'em at need. Does that suit?' He
twinkled mischievously.

'It's got to suit,'said Una, and laughed. 'We Can't magic back at
you.' She folded her arms and leaned against the gate. 'Suppose,
now, you wanted to magic me into something - an otter? Could you?'

'Not with those boots round your neck.'
'I'll take them off.' She threw them on the turf. Dan's followed
immediately. 'Now!' she said.

'Less than ever now you've trusted me. Where there's true