Poetry · Chapter
LXVII explained
Elfinan, observing a grand spectacle from a window, declares his intention to leave for England and requests an invisible ring from Hocus before taking flight.
What happens
Elfinan, observing a grand spectacle from a window, declares his intention to leave for England and requests an invisible ring from Hocus before taking flight.
Characters to notice
- Elfinan
Elfinan observes the magnificence behind, waves his handkerchief, and announces his departure for Angle-land, asking for an invisible ring.
- Hum
Hum is addressed by Elfinan, who urges not to delay and bids farewell.
- Crafticant
Crafticant is referred to as 'old Hocus' and is asked to provide an invisible ring.
Key passages
“For there was more magnificence behind: She waved her handkerchief. “Ah, very grand!” Cried Elfinan, and closed the window-blind;”
There was even greater splendor beyond: a woman waved her handkerchief, prompting Elfinan to exclaim in admiration and shut the window blind.
Elfinan reacts to a grand scene outside the window.
““And, Hum, we must not shilly-shally stand,— Adieu! adieu! I’m off for Angle-land!”
Elfinan tells Hum they must not hesitate, says goodbye, and announces he is leaving for England.
Elfinan's decisive departure for Angle-land.
“I say, old Hocus, have you such a thing About you,—feel your pockets, I command,— I want, this instant, an invisible ring,— Thank you, old mummy!—now securely I take wing.””
Elfinan asks 'old Hocus' if he has an invisible ring, orders him to search his pockets, thanks him, and then prepares to fly away.
Elfinan requests a magical ring for invisibility before taking flight.