They reached Sintram's ear; he stood as if spellbound and made the Sign of the Cross.

Immediately the little master fled away, jumping uncouthly on one leg, through the gates and shutting them after him with a yell.
Gabrielle shuddered, terrified at the wild noise.

Sintram approached her softly, and said, offering his arm to her: "Suffer me to lead you back to the castle.

The night in these northern regions is often wild and fearful.".