“Why not? No death in the star!”
“I may not see my little children for many years!”
“They are safe where there is no danger. Come!”
The two, Father Renaudin and Rondah, stood hesitating, looking at the strength of the gate.
“Of what are you two afraid?” asked Regan.
“That the gate will shut!” answered both together.
“Destiny is! Come!” said Regan.
They descended the hewn stairs; as they went into the depths of the star they heard the gate shut with a clang.
“What fate may unbar it?” said Rondah.
“Be sure something will unlock it for us,” said Father Renaudin.