human
We have left the cave now, said Clia,
gpt
I s'pose there are no winding roads in the ocean,
human
Oh, yes, indeed. At the bottom the way is far from being straight or level, replied Clia.
gpt
But we are in mid-water now, where nothing will hinder our journey, unless--
human
Unless what?
gpt
Unless we meet with disagreeable creatures, said the Princess.
human
The mid-water is not as safe as the very bottom, and that is the reason we are holding your hands.
gpt
What good would that do?
human
You must remember that we are fairies, said Princess Clia.
gpt
For that reason nothing in the ocean can injure us; but you two are mortals, and therefore not entirely safe at all times unless we protect you.