“Here he is, and fast asleep! Why did he go in those flowers? for it is said they put people to sleep; and sometimes it is a sleep from which they never waken.”
They flew to Chip Wing, and saw Spider Eyes fast asleep in a gaudy red poppy.
They shook and shook the flower, but still he slept on.
Dusty Cap wrung his hands, saying: “What if he should never wake up!”
Pointed Toes said, “I will arouse him.” And he took from his side his tiny sword and entered the poppy.
It had a strange odor that made him feel faint.
He longed to lie down and go to sleep himself, but he knew that there was danger. So he kept awake with much effort.
He touched Spider Eyes on the forehead.
“What is that?” asked Spider Eyes yawning. “Oh, go away! I am so sleepy.” And he turned himself over for another nap.