My father owned the magic pearls at the time of the Great Fight, of which you have so often heard, and the pink pearl protected him from harm, while the blue pearl enabled him and his people to drive away the enemy.

Often have I suspected that the destroying storm was caused by the fairy mermaids, but that is a matter of which I have no proof." "I have often wondered how we managed to win that battle," remarked Inga thoughtfully.

"But the pearls will assist us in case the warriors come again, will they not ?" "They are as powerful as ever," declared the King.

"Really, my son, I have little to fear from any foe.

But lest I die and the secret be lost to the next King, I have now given it into your keeping.