But you seem quite alone and friendless, little Rainbow.

Don't you want to join our party until you find your father and sisters again ?" "Where are you going ?" she asked.
"We don't just know that," said Betsy, taking her hand; "but we're trying to find Shaggy's long-lost brother, who has been captured by the terrible Metal Monarch.

Won't you come with us, and help us ?" Polychrome looked from one to another of the queer party of travelers and a bewitching smile suddenly lighted her face.
"A donkey, a mortal maid, a Rose Princess and a Shaggy Man!" she exclaimed.

"Surely you need help, if you intend to face Ruggedo." "Do you know him, then ?" inquired Betsy.
"No, indeed.

Ruggedo's caverns are beneath the earth's surface, where no Rainbow can ever penetrate.