. The sea fairies . ers followed Sacho from the room, glad to getaway. The presence of this evil being had grown oppressiveto them, and Zog had himself seemed ill at ease during thelast few minutes. The robe so closely wound around his bodymoved jerkily, as if something beneath disturbed it, and atsuch times Zog shifted nervously in his seat. Sachos thin little legs trotted through the water, and ledthe way into a different passage from the one by which theyhad entered. They swam slowly after him and breathedeasier when they had left the golden domed chamber, wheretheir wicked enemy sat enthro
. The sea fairies . ers followed Sacho from the room, glad to getaway. The presence of this evil being had grown oppressiveto them, and Zog had himself seemed ill at ease during thelast few minutes. The robe so closely wound around his bodymoved jerkily, as if something beneath disturbed it, and atsuch times Zog shifted nervously in his seat. Sachos thin little legs trotted through the water, and ledthe way into a different passage from the one by which theyhad entered. They swam slowly after him and breathedeasier when they had left the golden domed chamber, wheretheir wicked enemy sat enthroned. Well, how do you like him? asked Sacho, with a laugh. We hate him! declared Trot, emphatically. Of course you do, replied Sacho. :But, you re wast- 150 Chapter Thirteen ing time hating anything. It does nt do you any good, orhim any harm. Can you sing? A little, said Trot; but I dont feel like singing re wrong about that, the boy asserted. Any-thing that keeps you from singing is foolishness, unless its. laughter. Laughter, joy and song are the only good thingsin the world. Trot did not answer this queer speech, for just then theycame to a flight of stairs, and Sacho climbed up them, whilethe others swam. And now they were in a lofty, broad corri- The Sea Fairies dor having many doors hung with seaweed draperies. Atone of these doorways Sacho stopped and said: Here is the Rose Chamber, where the master commandsyou to live until you die. You may wander anywhere in thecastle as you please; to leave it is impossible. Whenever youreturn to the Rose Chamber you will know it by this designof roses, sewn in pearls upon the hangings. The PeonyRoom, where the man-fish is to live, is the next one far-ther on. Thank you, replied Queen Aquareine. Are we to befed? Meals will be served in your rooms. If you desire any-thing, ring the bell and some of the slaves will be sure toanswer it. I am mostly in attendance upon my master, butwhenever I am at liberty I will look after your
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