"As soon as Philador tells us the rest of his story, we will look for Tattypoo in the magic picture," murmured Ozma, "and also for the Queen of the Ozure Isles."
"I'd like a chance at that monster," blustered Sir Hokus, who was a famous dragon slayer, "and myself and sword are at your service, Princeling!"
Philador smiled gratefully at the Good Knight of Oz and, helped out by Trot and the Scarecrow, told how he had released the medicine man from his bottle—of his visit to the King of the Uplanders—his meeting with High Boy—and their adventures with Trot and her friends in Shutter Town. Then Trot told her story, about Benny and his strange coming to life, his drop to Oz and their frightful experiences in Cave City. During the telling of both stories, the Wizard of Oz made hurried notes in his little black book and, as Trot finished, he bounced out of his seat like a rubber ball.
"Your Highness," began the Wizard, looking over his specs at the little fairy ruler, "I have jotted down for your convenience the problems to be solved and the mysteries to be accounted for. First, we must find the Queen of the Ozure Isles and restore her to her subjects. Secondly, we must undo as much of Mombi's mischief as we can; destroy Quiberon, punish the bird-man who carried Trot to the monster's cave and restore the medicine man to himself."
At this Herby shook his head violently. "I prefer to remain as I am," declared Herby stoutly. "I am entirely satisfied with my medicine chest."
Ozma smiled at Herby's earnestness and the Wizard drew his pencil through that entry.
"We must then find Tattypoo," continued the little man seriously, "and change Benny to a real person, as a reward for his services to Philador and Trot."
"How about a little yummy jummy?" wheezed High Boy, who was sitting on his haunches with both ears cocked forward.
