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But Gerula thought it the howling of the wind; for she was busily musing over the charm she was about to obtain of her cousins, the gnomes, and her eyes and ears were not as sharp as usual. She took from the ground her crooked staff. "Hush," said she; "if the sky were to fall on your head, you are not to speak; for now begins the charm."
Then she drew a circle three times on the ground, with her staff, and said in low tones, "Hither, ye cousins, that come at my call: The princess is young and fair; Mix me a charm that shall bring her to woe Spin me your vilest snare." A mist arose, in which Zora could see dim figures, one after another. Zora held her breath. Gerula muttered again in low tones,
Zora could hardly wait for nightfall, so eager was she to do her wicked work. When it was dark, and all was quiet, she stole out of the castle, wearing a black mantle which hid her face. "Now," thought she, "no one can recognize me, and I will seek the fairy Gerula." You must know that Gerula was one of the most wicked and hideous sprites that ever existed.
My heart is set on wedding Prince Reginald. Take her out of his way!" Just then a broad gleam of moonlight fell on the treacherous maiden. It was strange how much she looked like the cruel fairy; and Gerula gazed on her with delight. "My beautiful viper!" said she, using the sweetest pet-name she could think of, "I will do your bidding.
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