Then they went to the knoll.
It was silent; there were no signs of the presence of man about it.
But after Sir Maurice had shouted three times that they came in peace-bearing terms, Erebus and Wiggins came out of one of the caves above them and heard the news.

She made haste to bear it to the Terror and the princess who received it with joy.

They had already been cooped up long enough in the secret caves and were eager to plunge once more into the strenuous life.

They welcomed Miss Lambart warmly; and the princess was indeed pleased to have her fears removed and her position at the knoll secure.
They made Miss Lambart one of themselves and admitted her to a full share of the strenuous life.

She played her part in it manfully.