human
But we must have a king. Not an evil, cruel master, like Zog, but one who will maintain order and issue laws for the benefit of all. We will govern ourselves most happily by having a ruler, or head, selected from among ourselves by popular vote. Therefore, I ask you to decide who shall be our king, for only one who is accepted by all can sit in Zog's throne.
gpt
We all have our duties to perform, and so cannot spend the time to be king. But you, Sacho, who were Zog's own attendant, have now no duties at all. So it will be best for you to rule us. What say you, comrades? Shall we make Sacho king?
human
Yes, yes!
gpt
But I do not wish to be king, replied Sacho.
human
A king is a useless sort of person, who merely issues orders for others to carry out. I want to be busy and useful. Whoever is king will need a good attendant, as well as an officer who will see that his commands are obeyed. I am used to such duties, having served Zog in this same way.
gpt
Who, then, has the time to rule over us?
human
It seems to me that Cap'n Joe is the proper person for king, replied Sacho.
gpt
His former duty was to sew buttons on Zog's garments; so now he is out of a job and has plenty of time to be king, for he can sew on his own buttons. What do you say, Cap'n Joe?
human
Oh, I don't mind, agreed Cap'n Joe;
gpt
We do!
human
But I'll want a few pointers, continued Cap'n Bill's brother.
gpt
I ain't used to this sort o' work, you know, an' if I ain't properly posted I'm liable to make mistakes.
human
Sacho will tell you, said Tom Atto, encouragingly.
gpt
And now I must go back to the kitchen and look after my dumplings, or you people won't have any dinner to-day.
human
Very well, announced Sacho.
gpt
I hereby proclaim Cap'n Joe elected King of the Castle--which is the Enchanted Castle no longer. You may all return to your work.
human
We're on our way home, explained Cap'n Bill,
gpt
Oh, I'm all right, Bill, returned Cap'n Joe.
human
It's an easy life here, an' a peaceful one. I wish you was as well fixed.
gpt
If ever you need friends, Sacho, or any assistance or counsel, come to me,
human
Thank you, madam, he replied.
gpt
Now that Zog has gone, I am sure we shall be very safe and contented. But I shall not forget to come to you if we need you. We are not going to waste any time in anger, or revenge, or evil deeds; so I believe we shall prosper from now on.
human
I'm sure you will,