"People lose a lot of time being afraid.

Once I was myself afraid, but I found it was no fun, so I gave it up." "Why were we brought here ?" inquired Queen Aquareine gently.
"I can't say, madam, being a mere slave," replied the boy.

"But you have reminded me of my errand.

I am sent to inform you all that Zog the Forsaken, who hates all the world and is hated by all the world, commands your presence in his den." "Do you hate Zog, too ?" asked Trot.
"Oh no," answered the boy.

"People lose a lot of time in hating others, and there's no fun in it at all.