"Wonder of wonders," said Merriwig. "There is a magic wall stretching between the two armies."
"He stood up and holding up his hand said impressively:
"Bo, boll, bill, bole.
Wo, woll——"
"Mystery of mysteries!" cried the King of Barodia. "It can——"
He stopped suddenly. Both Kings coughed. They were remembering with some shame their fright of yesterday.
"Who are you?" said the King of Barodia.
Merriwig saw that there was need to dissemble.
"His Majesty's swineherd," he said, in what he imagined might be a swineherd's voice.
"Er—so am I," said the King of Barodia, rather feebly.
There was obviously nothing for it but for them to discuss swine.