What Grilly did in the
matter I could not conjecture; but Pippity, being able to fly, probably
made excursions round the mountain, thinking that I might possibly come
out at some place, and hoping thus to be able to find me and come to my
relief.
During the afternoon, Pippity made a number of trips down into the
fertile plain, every time bringing back something good to eat, whilst I
rested quietly, amusing myself with looking at the pleasant scenery
that everywhere surrounded me, talking with Pippity whenever he was
present, and sometimes sleeping pleasantly.
A short time before sunset, Pippity took his last flight down, and, not
long after the sun had disappeared, I saw him returning in the
beautiful twilight. Again he brought me fruit.
"Go down to Grilly now," I said; "I will stay up here until morning,
and then you come to me again."
But Pippity didn't want to leave; and I told him that as he was so
desirous of keeping me company, he might remain with me through the
night.
The next morning, at the first glimmering of dawn, I awoke, feeling
well, hearty and cheerful. Pippity was off immediately to bring me
breakfast, and about ten o'clock we set out in high spirits to make
further ascent of this singular peak.
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