"African was the language of the Court.

But the queen was too polite to use it before us, because she knew we did not understand it, and couldn't tell what she might be saying about us." "Good!" said the tall yellow-legs.

"That's very good indeed.

Burgan, you owe her one." "One what ?" asked Corny.
"Another answer as good as that, if I can ever think of it," said Mr.
Burgan.
Corny did not reply.

I doubt if she heard him.