Suddenly the Multiphobus ceased to work his wings, but he stretched them out to their full extent, and then dropped quietly to the ground. When he touched the earth, his wings fell off, and he looked like an ordinary quadruped.
"He has only to say 'Wings,' and they come to him at once," explained the Magpie.
But Lilla scarcely heard him; she was in a greater fright than ever. Not only did the Multiphobus look more huge, but at that moment a sharp-nosed Wolf appeared in sight, and Lilla's box rattled so loudly that she was afraid he would hear it, and look round at her.
"rollo ... advanced to meet him."
She could not keep it still.
"No matter, no matter,
If it does make a clatter,"
said the Magpie.
"Will the Wolf hurt Rollo?" asked Lilla.
But the Magpie only whistled.