[Bingo. But to her question, Xanth shakes his head.]

N...No. A-And I don't... know h-how to m--make it, eith--either.

[But he's sure it can be done. And here, Xanth clears his throat and his smile fades into a frown.]

B-But, um. Th-this place is prob--probably not a n-normal castle. At-- at all.

[If it's anything like the Elegante, it's got all sorts of anachronisms, strange features, and dangers. But Xanth reluctant to bring the mood down, smiles again.]

S-So... it m-might!