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So he told her , and when he had done the Prince Joshua intervened , saying that it was not fitting that the Child of Kings in her own sacred person should undertake such a dangerous journey . She listened to his remonstrances and thanked him for his care of her . `` Still I am going , '' she said , `` not for the sake of the stranger who is called Black Windows , but because , if there is a secret way out of Mur I think it well that I should know that way . Yet I agree with you , my uncle , that on such a journey I ought not to be unprotected , and therefore I pray that you will be ready to start with us at noon , since I am sure that then we shall all be safe . '' Now Joshua began to make excuses , but she would not listen to them . `` No , no , '' she said , `` you are too honest . The honour of the Abati is involved in this manner , since , alas !