. The sea fairies . mightiest sea serpent in theworld, all at one time! As he spoke, the purple and gold cloth was lifted by un-seen hands and disappeared from view. And now Capn Billand Trot looked down upon thousands and thousands of coilsof the sea serpents body, which filled all of the space at thebottom of the immense circular room. It reminded them of agreat coil of garden hose, only it was so much bigger around,and very much longer. Except for the astonishing size of the Ocean King, thesight was not an especially interesting one; but they told oldAnko that they were pleased to see him,
. The sea fairies . mightiest sea serpent in theworld, all at one time! As he spoke, the purple and gold cloth was lifted by un-seen hands and disappeared from view. And now Capn Billand Trot looked down upon thousands and thousands of coilsof the sea serpents body, which filled all of the space at thebottom of the immense circular room. It reminded them of agreat coil of garden hose, only it was so much bigger around,and very much longer. Except for the astonishing size of the Ocean King, thesight was not an especially interesting one; but they told oldAnko that they were pleased to see him, because it was evidenthe was very proud of his figure. Then the cloth descended again and covered all but thehead; after which they bade the king good-bye and thankedhim for all his kindness to them. I used to think sea serpents were horrid creatures, saidTrot; but now I know they are good and—and—and— And big, added Capn Bill, realizing his little friendcould not find another word that was complimentary. 227. AS they swam out of Ankos palace and the doll-facedfishes left them, Aquareine asked: Would you rather go back to our mermaid home for atime, and rest yourselves, or would you prefer to start forGiants Cave at once? I guess we d better go back home, decided Trot. Toour own home, I mean. We ve been away quite a while, andKing Anko seemed to think it was best. Very well, replied the Queen. Let us turn in thisdirection, then. You can say good-bye to Merla for us, continued was very nice to us, an specially to Capn Bill. So she was, mate, agreed the sailor; an a prettier ladyI never knewa even if she is a mermaid, beggin your pardon,maam. 228 Chapter Twenty-one Are we going anywhere near Zogs castle*? asked the girl. Our way leads directly past the opening in the dome,said Aquareine. Then, lets stop and see what Sacho and the othersare doing, suggested Trot. They cant be slaves any longer,you know, cause they have nt any master. I wonder ifthey re any happier t
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