"Yes."
"Because you had found out something about her?"
"Yes."
"Then depend upon it, she's done it. What a mind that woman must have!"
"But how could she do it?" exclaimed Hyacinth. "Of course it's just the sort of thing she would do if she could."
Udo didn't answer. He was feeling rather annoyed with Belvane, and had got off his seat and was trotting up and down so as not to show his feelings before a lady.
"How could she do it?" implored Hyacinth.
"Oh, she's in with some enchanter or somebody," said Udo impatiently as he trotted past.
Suddenly he had an idea. He stopped in front of her.
"If only I were sure I was a lion."