He shouts at her now, But she does not answer. “ Where is the town? ” But she will not hear. There are other riders Jangling behind him. “ We won’t hurt you, youngster! ” But they have swords.

The buttercups fall Like spilt butter. She runs away. She runs to her house. She hides her face In her mother’s apron And tries to tell her How dreadful it was.

611