Taking Cover in the Basin

Anselm pointed toward the trees, and said, "Fred, we should get under cover. When the dragon finds that the princess is missing, he will be very angry. We do not want to be out in the open when he returns."

Hildagarde led the way. Fred and Anselm talked as they trotted toward a coppice. "Are the trees that much safer? Does the dragon have any servants?"

Anselm replied dryly, "Not as many as he did at one time. But he still has a few who will eat the crumbs that fall from his table. And the trees will hide us from his sight if he is flying above us, which is what he is likely to do if he starts searching here."

"Do you know where the princess is?"

1. "Yes. We found her with the painter, just as we found you. Taking her in is a risk, but we have to take it to be true to ourselves. They are safe for now."
2. "Yes. She and the painter are on their own. We cannot risk taking her in."
3. "No. She and the painter have been very careful. But I fear for them."

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