It could not be a tree either, for it slowly moved over towards the woods.

Did he really see straight, or was it the moonlight which was throwing a flitting shadow.
That moment Max, who was very big, turned about and fled.

The four others followed headlong, leaving only Lux and Clevi beside Kurt.
The horrible figure came nearer and nearer, and it could now be clearly discerned.

Full moonlight fell on the armor he was garbed in and made it, as well as the high helmet with waving plumes, glitter brightly.

A long mantle fell from his shoulders down to his high riding boots, half hiding his fearful figure.