The castle was built on a cliff with towering walls on all sides. “I didn’t mean to descend so rapidly,” Arthur muttered a moment later, trying to keep his balance while slowing his pace.
Windows flew open here and there!
“It’s Arthur! Looks like he’s in trouble!”
“And Gilbert! Throw out the lifeline!”
“And Gilbert! Throw out the lifeline!”
“No, no, that’s okay,” Gilbert retorted grabbing on to a thick, twisted root that reminded him ominously of a huge snake. “We’ll make it.”
It sounded like prayers ascended up to the King while they picked their way carefully down the steep embankment but they weren’t listening.
“It’ll be better after we get on to level ground,” Gilbert muttered half to himself. He took the liberty to glance back. My, the castle had never looked so beautiful-and strong--and secure…before.
He mentally shook his head; but it is too confining. I want to see what the Outside World is like.
From time to time they heard someone calling them from the sheltering walls above but mostly ignored them. They were fine. They didn’t need any help.
Very soon another type of help appeared. From below many hands reached out to give them assistance. If the boys were surprised or even cynical about receiving help from those who used to ignore them, they didn’t show it.
Very soon another type of help appeared. From below many hands reached out to give them assistance. If the boys were surprised or even cynical about receiving help from those who used to ignore them, they didn’t show it.
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