Indeed, it will be hard for us to reach land again." "Let me take the oars," suggested Inga.

"You must not forget our bargain." "No, indeed," answered Rinkitink.

"If you can row us to Regos, or to any other place, I will go with you without protest." So the King took Inga's place at the stern of the boat and the boy grasped the oars and commenced to row.

And now, to the great wonder of Rinkitink--and even to Inga's surprise--the oars became light as feathers as soon as the Prince took hold of them.

In an instant the boat began to glide rapidly through the water and, seeing this, the boy turned its prow toward the north.