Today, acting by my command, they tricked you, and by surrounding you forced you to the entrance of my enchanted castle.

The result is a fine capture of important personages.

I have now in my power the queen and princess of the fairy mermaids, as well as two wandering earth people, and I assure you I shall take great pleasure in destroying you utterly." "You are a coward," declared the Queen proudly.

"You dared not meet us in the open sea." "No, I dare not leave this castle," Zog admitted, still smiling.
"But here in my own domain my power is supreme.

Nothing can interfere with my vengeance." "That remains to be seen," said Aquareine, firmly meeting the gaze of the terrible eyes.
"Of course," he answered, nodding his head with a graceful movement.
"You will try to thwart me and escape.