CHAPTER 25.
The Avengers There was nothing now to be dreaded from Dr Kelman, but it made Curdie anxious, as the evening drew near, to think that not a soul belonging to the court had been to visit the king, or ask how he did, that day.
He feared, in some shape or other, a more determined assault.

He had provided himself a place in the room, to which he might retreat upon approach, and whence he could watch; but not once had he had to betake himself to it.
Towards night the king fell asleep.

Curdie thought more and more uneasily of the moment when he must again leave them for a little while.

Deeper and deeper fell the shadows.

No one came to light the lamp.