Then the giant could be seen at the window. He put forth his hands and lifted Everychild through the window.
A moment, and then Hubert de Burgh re-entered the room. He cast a swift, agitated glance about the room, and soon he noted the open window.
"The window!" he cried in a loud voice. "God save us all!"
He stood staring at the open window; and as he did so the Masked Lady hid her face in her arms upon the Book of Truth before her. She was softly weeping.
PART IV
ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD'S FEET ARE DRAWN TO
THE SPOT WHERE THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
IN THE WOOD LIES. TIME PASSES.
CHAPTER XX
A SONG IN THE GARDEN
While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.