human
Our fault, said Rinkitink,
gpt
What has become of our own boat, in which we came from Pingaree?
human
We left it on the shore of Regos, replied the Prince,
gpt
Why don't you ask the White Pearl?
human
That is a good idea, returned the boy, and at once he drew the White Pearl from its silken bag and held it to his ear. Then he asked:
gpt
How may I regain our boat?
human
Very good! cried Inga, and then he turned to his companions and said:
gpt
We shall be able to get our boat whenever we please; but what then shall we do?
human
Take me home in it!
gpt
Come with me to my City of Gilgad, said the King,
human
No, answered Inga,
gpt
I must rescue my father and mother, as well as my people. Already I have the women and children of Pingaree, but the men are with my father in the mines of Regos, and my dear mother has been taken away by Queen Cor. Not until all are rescued will I consent to leave these islands.
human
Quite right!
gpt
On second thought, said Rinkitink,
human
I agree with you. If you are careful to sleep in your shoes, and never take them off again, I believe you will be able to perform the task you have undertaken.