The Demon Usher uttered his disagreeable cackle as Dragonfel exultingly responded:
“Yes, the Brownies! They are prisoners like yourselves. Their nights of adventure are over, and they’ll never more delight in harmless pranks and helpful deeds. Those who seek their aid will henceforth look for them in vain. They are doomed to slave in this mine for the rest of their lives!”
Then Grouthead came up running, and he cried in great excitement:
“Master, kind master, we have captured all the Brownies, and they are helpless. What shall we do with them?”
“Set them to work at once,” spoke Dragonfel. “I will go back with you to gloat over them.”
He started immediately, and Titania and her companions attempted to follow, but Mandrake barred the way, and held them back.
