They crossed the fish-pond, where the carp were leaping as thick as bees; they mounted, one after another, the various flights of stairs, snowed upon, as they went, with April blossoms, and marching in time to the great orchestra of birds.

Nor did Otto pause till they had reached the highest terrace of the garden.

Here was a gate into the park, and hard by, under a tuft of laurel, a marble garden seat.

Hence they looked down on the green tops of many elm-trees, where the rooks were busy; and, beyond that, upon the palace roof, and the yellow banner flying in the blue.

I pray you to be seated, sir,' said Otto.
Sir John complied without a word; and for some seconds Otto walked to and fro before him, plunged in angry thought.