When the note was delivered to the General, he found that it was from the Queen of the wild men, written by the Poet, and this is what he read:
Commander in Chief, Teenie Weenie Army. My dear General:
Her Royal Highness, Mooie, Queen of the wild men, sends greetings. Her Highness wishes to talk over terms of peace with you and suggests that you and your staff meet her at the stream which crosses the path halfway between the Sabo village and your camp. Her Highness awaits your pleasure and asks Your Excellency to set a date for the meeting.
Respectfully yours
RUFUS RHYME.
P. S.—Although the Lady of Fashion and I have been closely guarded since we have been prisoners, we have been very well treated and I ask that you take this into consideration when you arrange peace terms.
R. R.
The General answered the note at once, making arrangements to meet the Queen on the following day.
The next day at the appointed time the General, the Old Soldier and a guard of eight soldiers marched off to the meeting place, where they found the Queen awaiting them.
The Queen sat on her favorite turtle and she had with her several of her warriors and the Poet.