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So as I was not accorded a royal welcome, I took French leave and came home again." "But the pain " "On the way home," continued Anko calmly, "I was a little absent-minded and ate an anchor. There was a long chain attached to it, and as I continued to swallow the anchor I continued to eat the chain. I never realized what I had done until I found a ship on the other end of the chain.
If Ohatsuse did not contrive the murder of Anko, as he contrived the deaths of all others standing between himself and the throne, a great injustice has been done to his memory. These shocking incidents are not without a relieving feature. They furnished opportunities for the display of fine devotion.
They gave a great gasp as they recognized the countenance of King Anko, the sea serpent, its gray hair and whiskers bristling like those of an angry cat, and the usually mild blue eyes glowing with a ferocity even more terrifying than the orbs of Zog. The magician gave a shrill scream at sight of his dreaded enemy, and abandoning his intended victims, Zog made a quick dash to escape.
"In the old days," said the Queen thoughtfully, "the mighty King Anko could not destroy this monster. He succeeded in defeating Zog and drove him into this great cavern, but even Anko could not destroy him." "I have heard the sea serpent explain that it was because he could not reach the magician," returned Clia.
Except for the astonishing size of the Ocean King, the sight was not an especially interesting one, but they told old Anko that they were pleased to see him, because it was evident he was very fond of his figure. Then the cloth descended again and covered all but the head, after which they bade the king goodbye and thanked him for all his kindness to them.
They called him Caesar sometimes just because he took everything he could lay hands on. I ought to know, because I saw him when he was alive. Did you see him when he was alive, Cap'n Bill?" "I reckon not," admitted the sailor. "That time I had a toothache," continued Anko, "but I got a lobster to pull the tooth with his claw, so the pain was soon over." "Did it hurt to pull it?" asked Trot.
They each have an ocean of their own, you know; and once every hundred years they come here to visit their brother Anko. So we've seen all three many times." "Why, how old are mermaids, then?" asked Trot, looking around at the beautiful creatures wonderingly. "We are like all ladies of uncertain age," rejoined the Princess with a smile. "We don't care to tell." "Older than Cap'n Bill?"
I shall rest easier and be much happier now that Zog is dead. He has defied me for hundreds of years." "But about that third pain," said Trot. "If you don't tell us now, I'm afraid that I'll forget to ask you." "If you should happen to forget, just remind me of it," said Anko, "and I'll be sure to tell you."
"Do you mean Captain Kidd?" asked Trot. "Because if you do " "Give him his full name," said Anko. "Captain Kid Glove was " "There's no glove to it," protested Trot. "I ought to know, 'cause I've read about him." "Didn't it say anything about a glove?" asked Anko. "Nothing at all. It jus' called him Cap'n Kidd," replied Trot. "She's right, ol' man," added Cap'n Bill.
If we are indeed in the power of that fearful magician, we must summon all our courage to resist him, or we are lost!" "Is Zog more powerful than the mermaids?" asked Trot anxiously. "I do not know, for we have never before met to measure our strength," answered Aquareine. "But if King Anko could defeat the magician, as he surely did, then I think I shall be able to do so."
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