carelessness had already doubled the danger she was in. Formerly the
goblins were her only fear; now she had to protect her charge from
Curdie as well.
CHAPTER VII
THE MINES
CURDIE went home whistling. He resolved to say nothing about the
princess for fear of getting the nurse into trouble, for while he
enjoyed teasing her because of her absurdity, he was careful not to do
her any harm. He saw no more of the goblins, and was soon fast asleep
in
his bed.
He woke in the middle of the night, and thought he heard curious
noises
outside. He sat up and listened; then got up, and, opening the door
very
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