From the noose he ran the cord down the scarecrow's single leg (scarecrows, you know, have usually only one leg), across to the hedge, along the hedge to the house, and up and into his room.

He fixed it so it ran without a hitch.

He was very proud of it altogether.

Much pleased with himself, he got a book and a couple of apples, and seated himself at his window to wait for his chance.
"As it happened, however, the imps were just then away in the meadow, hunting mice.

For a whole hour the Boy saw no sign of them.