Not long after the Queen had vanished over the horizon, another bird came 
flying toward them. It was the Raven, their friend from the Land Beyond, who 
frequently came to visit them and to entertain them with stories of far-off 
countries and famous heroes.
"Now is your chance to escape," said the Raven. "The evil Queen is engaged 
in a great battle of sorcery with the Faery Kings and Queens who rule the Land 
Beyond. Throw a rope out of yon arrow-slit, and climb down to freedom."