"I have killed in battle scores of my enemies; by the might of my sword and my good right arm I have conquered many nations; all my life people have feared me.

But no one would dare face the tremendous power of the Prince of Pingaree, boy though he is.

It would not be courage, it would be folly, to attempt it." "Then meet his power with cunning," suggested the Queen.

"Take my advice, and steal over to Regos at night, when it is dark, and capture or destroy the boy while he sleeps." "No weapon can touch his body," was the answer.

"He bears a charmed life and cannot be injured." "Does the fat King possess magic powers, or the goat ?" inquired Cor.
"I think not," said Gos.