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Show -102 - 'Well, you are a goldsmith. Cut it out and make something out of it. It will be a testimony to your excellent craftmanship." "The old man liked the compliment from the Prince, and proceeded to get a ladder and cut out the rock in which I was imprisoned. He took us home to begin his work. Upon examination, he discovered that the rock was pure gold, which suited him greatly. Light flooded the throne room. Verus turned to Sandy, her face shining once more. "What joy I felt! I would soon be with my Prince! I realized that I could never be anything but an object, but I didn't care! Just to be with Prince Ma jus was all I desired. "As the silver smith chipped away the rock, the form of a spoon began to emerge. I think Phoebus must have had a hand in this, because the old man was constantly muttering in surprise over his work. 'I didn't have a spoon in mind!' he mumbled. 'Oh, well, I'll make it the most beautiful spoon in Sol Vallis.' "He was an excellent craftsman, but he was nonetheless amazed when he saw tiny stars and moons appear in the design he created, for me. •I didn't do that!' he exclaimed. Finally he realized that there was something magic about the spoon, and he let his hand be guided as he worked. "When he had made the sun-emblem, he shouted in surprise. t'Eh? What is this?' for my name had appeared in it's center. He was so funny to watch, that I burst into laughter. The |
