She could not bring away with her any clothes, or it would be plain that she had not been stolen.

She must share the wardrobe of Erebus.
"But, no.

I have money," said the princess, thrusting her hand into her pocket.

"Will you not buy me clothes ?" She drew out a little gold chain purse with five sovereigns in it, and handed it to the Terror.

He and Erebus examined it with warm admiration, for it was indeed a pretty purse.
"We should have had to buy you a bathing-dress, anyhow.