Suddenly the Saint called out,—
“A big one let us now begin,
And let us put the lady in!”
At first I did not know what he meant: but he took an enormous sheet, and after showering hearts and roses and cupids upon it, turned to me, and said, sweetly,—
“Now if you will venture in it,
I’ll stamp you out in half a minute.”
This was too much, and making him a low bow, I awoke!