You wouldn't have lost your way if you hadn't been frightened,' said the boy.

'Come along.

I'll soon set you right again.

Shall I carry your little Highness ?' 'Impertinence!' murmured the nurse, but she did not say it aloud, for she thought if she made him angry he might take his revenge by telling someone belonging to the house, and then it would be sure to come to the king's ears.

'No, thank you,' said Irene.