“Why not just take the book then?” asked Wendell.
Of course, the minute he had asked it, he knew it was a stupid question.
“Because things always go by threes, Silly,” said the Beauteous Maiden. “After the witch is powerless, your next task will be to kill the giant; and the Book of Spells will undoubtedly help you there. Now farewell, dear Deliverer. I must find that movie man.”
“Good-bye,” said Wendell. He was glad to be alone. He had a great deal to face and a great deal to plan. Besides that, he had been rubbed the wrong way by the Beauteous Maiden, who really
SAID THE BEAUTEOUS MAIDEN, “YOUR NEXT TASK WILL BE TO KILL THE GIANT”
seemed to think it was a small thing for him to be eaten by a giant for her sake. He said as much to the Pixie, who came in that evening, tremendously interested in the answer to the Kobold’s riddle, and eager to encourage Wendell in his next adventure.
CHAPTER X
IN THE GIANT’S HOUSE
