"It is no laughing matter.

Both our islands are as good as conquered, this very minute.

What shall we do, Gos ?" "Come in," he said, growing serious, "and let us talk it over." So they went into a room of the palace and talked long and earnestly.
"The boy intends to liberate his father and mother, and all the people of Pingaree, and to take them back to their island," said Cor.

"He may also destroy our palaces and make us his slaves.

I can see but one way, Gos, to prevent him from doing all this, and whatever else he pleases to do." "What way is that ?" asked King Gos.
"We must take the boy's parents away from here as quickly as possible.
I have with me the Queen of Pingaree, and you can run up to the mines and get the King.