Instantly, the cork flew out of the tin barrel with a loud "pop!" that made them all jump.

And at this sound, the image of the magician vanished.
"So THAT'S the thief, is it ?" said Cayke in an angry voice.

"I should think he'd be ashamed of himself for stealing a poor woman's diamond dishpan! But I mean to face him in his wicker castle and force him to return my property." "To me," said the Bear King reflectively, "he looked like a dangerous person.

I hope he won't be so unkind as to argue the matter with you." The Frogman was much disturbed by the vision of Ugu the Shoemaker, and Cayke's determination to go to the magician filled her companion with misgivings.

But he would not break his pledged word to assist the Cookie Cook, and after breathing a deep sigh of resignation, he asked the King, "Will Your Majesty lend us this Pink Bear who answers questions that we may take him with us on our journey?
He would be very useful to us, and we will promise to bring him safely back to you." The King did not reply at once.