“Then we must hurry,” said Tommy. “The ruffians are after us.” {26}
“All right,” said Mr. Poodle, “give the order and we will start.”
Tommy assisted Helen to mount to the back of her beautiful horse, called Snow White. And, after mounting Coal Black, his own fine charger, he gave the order:
The Fourth Chapter.
Telling of how a Little Company departs on a long Journey through the Hills. Also of the Tale told by Mr. Poodle. And of the Guards at the Gate.
