"Awaken, Prince of Erin! Do not lose a moment or we are lost. Put on the clothes you wore yesterday and follow me."
The prince rose and dressed himself as quickly as possible. Then he drew back the curtain that hid his bed, and followed the girl.
"When the chickens begin to cackle, father will awaken," she whispered. "Leap back into the tank and I will shut down the lid."
The prince hesitated.
"Do as I say, or we are both lost," said the girl.
The prince jumped into the tank, and Yellow Lily closed the lid. The splash aroused the giant, who stretched his heavy limbs, rubbed his nose, and yawned. Then he opened his eyes, gazed all about him, strode across the room, opened the tank, and shouted:
"Good morning, Prince of Erin; how did you like your nice soft bed last night?"
"I never slept better, thank you," truthfully answered the prince.
"Then climb out," commanded the giant.
The prince obeyed.