It would be a pretty place to walk to, and besides, this castle in the air was her own invention.

We agreed that this very evening she should take possession of her own pretty room, with the good felt carpet, on which she could walk without fear; and that the next day, I should go with my elder sons and the animals to bring the cart, such utensils as we needed, and above all, the poultry.

Our dogs always followed their masters, as well as the monkey and jackal, and they were so domesticated, we had no trouble with them.
I then prevailed on my wife to go into her room and rest for an hour, after which we were to visit the garden.

She complied, and after her repose found her four sons ready to carry her in her litter as in a sedan-chair.

They took care to bring her straight to the grotto, where I was waiting for her.