She was doubtful how the complaint would be received at any rate by Erebus.
They betook themselves at once to the cool and shady pool; and since the sensation was no longer new and startling, the princess found it rather pleasant to be hauled up the bank by the Terror.

There was something very satisfactory in his strength.

Again they settled themselves comfortably on the bank of the pool.
They were in the strongest contrast to one another.

Beside the clear golden tan of the Terror and the deeper gipsy-like brown of Erebus the pale face of the princess looked waxen.

The blue linen blouse, short serge skirt and bare head and legs of Erebus and the blue linen shirt, serge knickerbockers and bare head and legs of the Terror gave them an air not only of coolness but also of a workmanlike freedom of limb.