wearing a scowl , he stared off into the distance . the king frowned , not liking to give up his grand idea , but he contented himself in saying , very well , your hero has until the beast is big enough to bear a man to make himself known , but if he does not appear by then , we shall have our little contest . i had better not see any marks on my car . a slight night chill made me feel a bit sorry for him . 