She knew Lasaraleen quite well.almost as if they had been at school together.because they had often stayed in the same houses and been to the same parties. And Aravis couldn‘t help looking up to see what Lasaraleen looked like now that she was married and a very great person indeed.
It was fatal. The eyes of the two girls met. And immediately Lasaraleen sat up in the litter and burst out at the top of her voice.
“Aravis！ What on earth are you doing here？ Your father.” There was not a moment to lose. Without a second’s delay Aravis let go the Horses， caught the edge of the litter， swung herself up beside Lasaraleen and whispered furiouslyin her ear.
“Shut up！ Do you hear！ Shut up. You must hide me. Tell your people.”
“But darling.” began Lasaraleen in the same loud voice. （She didn‘t in the least mind making people stare； in fact she rather liked it.）“Do what I tell you or I’ll never speak to you again，” hissed Aravis. “Please， please be quick， Las. It‘s frightfully important. Tell your people to bring those two horses along. Pull all the curtains of the litter and get away somewhere where I can’t be found. And do hurry.”
