PRIVATE PROPERTY
NO TRESPASSING
"We have to go through, whosesoever it is," said Hortense, determinedly, and unlatching the gate through they went.
The path grew darker and smaller, walled on each side by rock. Soon they had to crawl on their hands and knees.
"I don't believe we can get out this way," Hortense said at last.
"Yes, we can," said Andy, who was in front. "I see light ahead."
Sure enough, out they soon came into yellow moonlight, such as they had always known. They were upon a large flat rock. Below them was a steep tree-covered slope, and at the bottom lights twinkled.
"It's the side of the mountain," said Hortense, "and that's the house way down there. How'll we ever get there?"
"We'll have to go down the mountain side," said Andy. "Do you know," he added, "I believe this is the very spot which Fergus pointed out to us? Maybe the Little People come here. Shall we hide and see?"
"Let's," agreed Hortense.
They hid in the shadow of a tree by the edge of the rock and waited, not making a sound.