He understood at once, though whether he read my mind rather than what I said I am not sure.

Apparently the Glittering Lady understood also and seemed to be most anxious to go.
Only she looked rather pitifully at her feet and shook her head.

This decided me.
I do not know if I have mentioned anywhere that I am a tall man and very muscular.

She was tall, also, but as I judged not so very heavy after her long fast.

At any rate I felt quite certain that I could carry her for that distance.