“Boys,” he said, “do you see that tiny fish? It is called the pilot fish. It is the shark’s most faithful friend. Wherever goes the shark, there goes the pilot fish.”
“Now, Pinocchio,” he continued after a pause, “I shall leave you with Globicephalous. Marsovino and I are going to pay a visit to the dolphin Beluga, who is a great friend of mine. He usually lives in the polar seas, but on account of his health, he has come to warmer waters. We shall return this evening, if all be well. Meet us near those two mountains which are so close together that they form a gorge. You may take a walk with Globicephalous, but be sure to be at that spot to-night.”
“I am ashamed to be seen with a servant,” began Pinocchio.
“You are a fine fellow,” answered Tursio, with sarcasm. “Do you know what you should do? Buy a cloak of ignorance and a throne of stupidity, and proclaim yourself King of False Pride of the Old and the New World!”
With this remark Tursio turned to his pupil, and the two swam away.
CHAPTER VI
“Illustrious Mr. Pinocchio,” began Globicephalous, “if you do not wish to stay with me, I can walk by myself. We can meet to-night.”
“No, Globicephalous, do not leave me,” begged the brave son of Mr. Geppetto, the carpenter. The idea of being alone with all those fish gave him the shivers.