She put them in her bed and closed the curtains; and they both fell asleep.

The day broke and outdoors the little birds began to chirp.
Meanwhile, Julian had left the castle grounds and walked nervously through the forest, enjoying the velvety softness of the grass and the balminess of the air.
The shadow of the trees fell on the earth.

Here and there, the moonlight flecked the glades and Julian feared to advance, because he mistook the silvery light for water and the tranquil surface of the pools for grass.

A great stillness reigned everywhere, and he failed to see any of the beasts that only a moment ago were prowling around the castle.

As he walked on, the woods grew thicker, and the darkness more impenetrable.