These stand in clear outline, and, in the roughest shape, have suggestions of pathos or incongruity; but they pass at once into action, which is what a child wants: the boy comes down from the hill, forces his way into the castle and attacks the usurper with his shepherd's crook; the Saracens carry him overseas, and set him in the way of adventure; Ascapart proves himself "a mariner good at need", hoists sail and brings his master and mistress safely into harbour.
