In and out among the ships the sea-horse ran, until, with a last gasp, he flung himself forward and fell upon the surface of the water.
CHAPTER VII
When the sea-horse fell, Kernel Cob and Sweetclover were thrown over his head and landed into the water, but Kernel Cob told Sweetclover they would soon be picked up.
And so they were, for a row-boat pulled toward them and in a minute they were taken from the water and laid on the bottom of the boat.
"What did I tell you?" said Kernel Cob. "If you wish for anything strong enough you'll get it."
"You'll wish you were never born before you get out of here," said a deep, strange voice, and looking about, Kernel Cob and Sweetclover were surprised to see two puppets, their own size.
The one who spoke was a villainous-looking fellow dressed as a Pirate. His face was browned as if by the sun, earrings were in his ears, a black hat on his head, and a deep and very ugly scowl was painted on his forehead.
The other was good looking and resembled the hero in a story. He had pink cheeks and a pretty smile.