Monkey. It’s about my heart. Some one must carry me back to the land so that I can get it.
Turtle. Well, well, is there no other way? Then I must take you back to get your heart. That is the best plan, and we must start at once. Come. [They go out together.]
Scene IV—Home of the Sea Queen
[Turtle comes in looking very sad.]
Queen Osa. My dear Turtle, where have you been so long, and oh, what has happened to you?
Turtle. Dear Queen, I am very sad, and very cold, and very ill. My poor body is without its covering, for see, I have lost my shell.
Queen Osa. Poor Turtle! Come tell me all about it.
Turtle. The monkey told me he had left his heart at home and he asked me to take him back so he could get it. I believed him. You know I wanted the heart for you.
Queen Osa. You are very kind, Turtle.