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Show -106- Verus laughed. 'Well then, we had better go to our little kingdom before our people crown another!" Prince Majus went to the archway and motioned for the two guards to come in. They entered hesitantly, recognizing him as a man of power and authority. "Don't be afraid," he said kindly. "I am Majus, Prince of Sol Vallis, and this beautiful lady is Verus of the Sun. We wish to descend into the valley, along with this courageous girl, who has liberated us all." The guards bowed. "The girl has great magic. She destroyed our king. Leave her here with us. We will make her our ruler and will obey her in all things." Sandy hid behind the Prince in terror. "No," said the Prince. "She will come with us. We will find a suitable ruler for you soon." "Please, oh Noble One, - May I speak?" A thin, bony man crawled out from under Daemon's throne. "Rogare!" Sandy shouted in alarm. "Don't be afraid, little lady," said Rogare meekly. "YVhile listening to the tender story of the - er - spoon, I repented and dedicated myself to Good. Honest!" "who are you, and what were you doing under the throne?" asked Prince Majus, sternly. "I am Rogare, oh Prince. I didn't mean to spy. Daemon turned me into a - er, a duck, and I had just returned to myself when you entered, so I hid. "So that's what happened to you!" giggled Sandy. Rogare looked up innocently at Prince Majus. "Good Prince, |