"Tell me, my lad, is the opening in the great dome outside guarded ?" "Yes indeed," was the reply.

"You cannot hope to escape in that way, for the prince of the sea devils, who is the largest and fiercest of his race, lies crouched over the opening night and day, and none can pass his network of curling legs." "Is there no avenue that is not guarded ?" continued Aquareine.
"None at all, your Majesty.

Zog is always careful to be well guarded, for he fears the approach of an enemy.

What this enemy can be to terrify the great magician I do not know, but Zog is always afraid and never leaves an entrance unguarded.

Besides, it is an enchanted castle, you know, and none in the ocean can see it unless Zog wishes him to.