“A witch!” exclaimed Princess Fluff, with sudden interest. “What does she look like?”
But all shook their heads at the question, and Tullydub explained:
“None of us has ever seen her, for we have never been friendly with the people of Ix. But from all reports, Queen Zixi is both young and beautiful.”
“THE GENERAL SAT DOWN SUDDENLY AND GREW PALE.”
“Maybe it’s the one who wanted to teach me witchcraft in order to steal my magic cloak!” said Fluff, with sudden excitement. “And when she found she couldn’t steal it, she went back after her army.”
“What magic cloak do you refer to?” asked Tullydub.
“Why, the one the fairies gave me,” replied Fluff.
“Is it of gorgeous colors with golden threads running through it?” asked the lord high general, now thoroughly interested.
“Yes,” said the princess, “the very same.”