“It does that to protect itself,” answered Tursio. “It is possible for the globefish to do that, because it can take in a large quantity of air. With bristles ready, it can then meet the attacks of other fish, as each point is as sharp as a needle.”
“I never knew that before,” exclaimed Pinocchio, forgetting his previous boast.
Tursio and Marsovino looked at each other and laughed.
CHAPTER V
The night passed without further adventure.
As soon as morning dawned, the four friends rose to the surface. Our marionette was delighted to see the sun again. The pure morning air, though, reminded him that he was hungry. The day before, if you remember, he had eaten very little.
“I should like something to eat,” he said in a weak voice.
“Let us go to breakfast,” answered the dolphin. Gayly he dove into the water, and led the party deep into the sea. After a short swim, he stopped. But, unfortunately, the four friends found themselves in a place where there were very few herring and salmon. These, you know, are the dolphin’s favorite food.