Now if I may give thee rede, it
is that thou forbear to open the coffer yonder; for ugly things shalt
thou find there, and that may dishearten thee again.
Therewith she kissed her kindly on the cheek and went her ways, and
the great key turned in the lock behind her.
There then was Birdalone left to herself; and she was over weary even
to weep; true it is that she made a step or two towards the coffer,
but reframed her, and took two of the pillows from the great chair
and turned aside into the other corner, her chains jingling as she
went. There she laid herself down, and nestled into the very wall-
nook, and presently fell asleep, and slumbered dreamlessly and
sweetly a long while.
CHAPTER V. THEY FEAST IN THE WITCH'S PRISON
Birdalone was awakened by the sound of the key in the lock, and the
door opened, and there was Atra bearing dishes and platters, and
behind her Viridis with the like gear, and beakers and a flagon to
boot, and both they were smiling and merry.
Birdalone's heart leapt up to meet them, and in especial was she
gladdened by the coming of Viridis, who had seemed to be the kindest
of them all.
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