he had never experienced such a long night . anna was holding her sides , laughing . i do n't know the effect of time travel on him or her . he had been too young to do anything but leave , yet could not abandon his sister and mother to a madman , even if he could have left the pride of a noble name and lands . an unhappy expression crossed his face ; suddenly he was , again , a ten-year-old boy . `` what are you doing here , titus ? '' 