And then he was on his feet again, and with a royal gesture had helped her to hers.
Anne looked at him half dazzled.

The shimmering figure seemed to be decked in diamonds.
"Are you ready ?" he said.
She looked into the glowing eyes and felt as if some magic attraction were drawing her against her will.
"So long!" called Lucas from the bank.

"Take care of her, Boney." In another moment they were gliding into that prism of many lights and colours, and the harlequin, holding Anne's hands, laughed enigmatically as he sped her away..