So in order to guard your safety, I intend to draw the Magic Circle around both of you before we start." "What is the Magic Circle ?" asked Trot.
"A fairy charm that prevents any enemy from touching you.

No monster of the sea, however powerful, will be able to reach your body while you are protected by the Magic Circle," declared the Queen.
"Oh, then I'll not be a bit afraid," returned the child with perfect confidence.
"Am I to have the Magic Circle drawn around me, too ?" asked Cap'n Bill.
"Of course," answered Aquareine.

"You will need no other protection than that, yet both Princess Clia and I will both be with you.

For today I shall leave Merla to rule our palaces in my place until we return." No sooner was breakfast finished than Trot was anxious to start.

The girl was also curious to discover what the powerful Magic Circle might prove to be, but she was a little disappointed in the ceremony.