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“You won’t be getting any answers out of the Spriggan today,” said Esther. “Perhaps it would be best to let him rest.” Bonedread shifted the Spriggan in his arms. The small creature jolted, then pushed his face into the goblin’s vest.
“He can rest on the patio,” said Griselda. “It is quiet there.”
Bonedread nodded and stood up. The Cagon stood up, too. “We will go with you,” said Herrick. They walked out of the room and through the entryway, which was clear the Lumprotter and Wimplewooflewog.
“Esther and I will see to Alice. The rest of you can wait here or return to your previous tasks,” said Griselda. The sisters pivoted on their heels and walked out of the room.
“Something terrible is coming, Griselda,” said Esther. “I can feel it in my bones.”
“I feel it, too,” said Griselda,
