Death could not claim him!
Even Zeus entered not into Pluto's domain!
So why this premonition, this uncertainty!
9. The Dragon's Breath
"My Boy, My Boy! Ah, I am indeed so proud of you! Such daring! Such courage! And such wisdom! Well, I am all but shamed to send you on the ridiculous chore I now have in mind."
Zeus rubbed his hands together, clapped them, and otherwise exhibited an excess of glee.
"Yes, after surviving such adventures as that of the Minotaur, the next task will be rather childish. Ah, well, even routine chores must be done. I have the same problem, you know."
"Indeed, every day, day in and day out, I must spin the earth around. I actually missed a day! Gave everyone quite a scare. Ho! I made up for it. Spun it twice as fast the next day. I say, that was jolly."
"Of course, the wife gave me whatfor. Oh, I deserved it. You know, if you don't give it that spin each day, it starts to wobble. I wonder if I didn't spin it for . . .?"
He looked around for his wife. "Of course, I would never consider doing that. Eh, well, the next chore . . ."