"If I could tell you what Zog is like, it would take me a year," was the reply.

"But I can't tell you.

Every one has a different idea of what he's like, and soon you will see him yourselves." "Are you fond of him ?" asked Trot.
"If I said yes, I'd get a good whipping," declared Sacho.

"I am commanded to hate Zog, and being a good servant, I try to obey.

If anyone dared to like Zog, I am sure he'd be instantly fed to the turtles; so I advise you not to like him." "Oh, we won't," promised Trot.
"But we're keeping the master waiting, and that is also a dangerous thing to do," continued the boy.