human
Well, well, well, my Prince, your words have come true! Here is the boat, for a certainty, yet how it came here--and how you knew it would come to us--are puzzles that mystify me. I do not question our good fortune, however, and my heart is bubbling with joy, for in this boat I will return at once to my City of Gilgad, from which I have remained absent altogether too long a time.
gpt
I do not wish to go to Gilgad,
human
That is too bad, my friend, for you would be very welcome. But you may remain upon this island, if you wish, continued Rinkitink,
gpt
It is my boat, Your Majesty,
human
May be, may be, was the careless answer,
gpt
I am sorry to differ from Your Majesty's views, said Inga,
human
Hey? What! cried the astounded King.
gpt
To Regos and Coregos! To become slaves of the barbarians, like the King, your father? No, no, my boy! Your Uncle Rinki may have an empty noddle, as Bilbil claims, but he is far too wise to put his head in the lion's mouth. It's no fun to be a slave.
human
The people of Regos and Coregos will not enslave us, declared Inga.
gpt
On the contrary, it is my intention to set free my dear parents, as well as all my people, and to bring them back again to Pingaree.
human
Cheek-eek-eek-eek-eek! How funny! chuckled Rinkitink, winking at the goat, which scowled in return.
gpt
Your audacity takes my breath away, Inga, but the adventure has its charm, I must, confess. Were I not so fat, I'd agree to your plan at once, and could probably conquer that horde of fierce warriors without any assistance at all--any at all--eh, Bilbil? But I grieve to say that I am fat, and not in good fighting trim. As for your determination to do what I admit I can't do, Inga, I fear you forget that you are only a boy, and rather small at that.
human
No, I do not forget that,
gpt
Then please consider that you and I and Bilbil are not strong enough, as an army, to conquer a powerful nation of skilled warriors. We could attempt it, of course, but you are too young to die, while I am too old. Come with me to my City of Gilgad, where you will be greatly honored. I'll have my professors teach you how to be good. Eh? What do you say?