"Even in this room there's enough to make a hundred golden swords." "But we can't melt or forge gold under water, mate," the Cap'n said.
"Why not?
Don't you s'pose all these gold roses and things were made under water ?" asked the little girl.
"Like enough," remarked the sailor, "but I don't see how." Just then the gong at the door sounded, and the boy Sacho came in smiling and cheerful as ever.

He said Zog had sent him to inquire after their health and happiness.

"You may tell him that his water became a trifle too warm, so we cooled it," replied the Queen.

Then they told Sacho how the boiling water had made them uncomfortable while they slept.
Sacho whistled a little tune and seemed thoughtful.

"Zog is foolish," said he.