"Do they make such beautiful things in Mandarin Land ?" "Of course," said the cuckoo.
Griselda sat silent for a minute or two, but very soon she recovered her spirits.
"Will you please tell me where we are going ?" she asked again.
"You'll see directly," said the cuckoo; "not that I mind telling you.
There's to be a grand reception at one of the palaces to-night.

I thought you'd like to assist at it.

It'll give you some idea of what a palace is like.

By-the-by, can you dance ?" "A little," replied Griselda.
"Ah, well, I dare say you will manage.

I've ordered a court dress for you.