CHAPTER XII
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM
Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.