I must meet Sapt and arrange matters with him." I did not understand what plan he had in his head, or what scheme he could contrive.

But at the moment my mind was not directed to such matters; it was set on the sight before my eyes.
"And the queen ?" I whispered in answer to him.
Low as my voice was, she heard it.

She turned to us with a sudden, startled movement, still holding Helga's hand.

Her eyes searched our faces, and she knew in an instant of what we had been speaking.

A little longer still she stood, gazing at us.