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Did the calendar year but contain a fifth season , in that also wouldst thou be making honey-dew faces at somebody . '' But young Hubert only grinned , and closed his flashing eyes a little , in satisfaction at the character which had been given him . `` Time presses , '' Sir Francis said . `` By noon we shall receive an important visit . There has been a great sensation at Wantley . The country folk are aroused ; the farmers have discovered that the secret of our legend has been revealed to Miss Elaine . Not one of the clowns would have dared reveal it himself , but all rejoice in the bottom of their hearts that she knows it , and chooses to risk battle with the Dragon .