human
Would you rather go back to our mermaid home for a time, and rest yourselves, or would you prefer to start for Giant's Cave at once?
gpt
I guess we'd better go back home, decided Trot.
human
To our own home, I mean. We've been away quite a while, and King Anko seemed to think it was best.
gpt
Very well, replied the Queen.
human
Let us turn in this direction, then.
gpt
You can say good-bye to Merla for us, continued Trot.
human
She was very nice to us, an' 'specially to Cap'n Bill.
gpt
So she was, mate, agreed the sailor;
human
Are we going anywhere near Zog's castle?
gpt
Our way leads directly past the opening in the dome,
human
Then, let's stop and see what Sacho and the others are doing, suggested Trot.
gpt
They can't be slaves any longer, you know, 'cause they haven't any master. I wonder if they're any happier than they were before?
human
They seemed to be pretty happy as it was,
gpt
It will do no harm to pay them a brief visit, said Princess Clia.
human
All danger disappeared from the cavern with the destruction of Zog.
gpt
I really ought to say good-bye to Brother Joe, observed the sailorman.
human
I won't see him again, you know, and I don't want to seem unbrotherly.
gpt
Very well, said the Queen,