This was all we ever had to do until the Golden Cap fell into the
hands of the Wicked Witch of the West, who made us enslave the Winkies,
and afterward drive Oz himself out of the Land of the West. Now the
Golden Cap is yours, and three times you have the right to lay your
wishes upon us.
As the Monkey King finished his story Dorothy looked down and saw the
green, shining walls of the Emerald City before them. She wondered at
the rapid flight of the Monkeys, but was glad the journey was over. The
strange creatures set the travelers down carefully before the gate of
the City, the King bowed low to Dorothy, and then flew swiftly away,
followed by all his band.
That was a good ride, said the little girl.
Yes, and a quick way out of our troubles, replied the Lion. How
lucky it was you brought away that wonderful Cap!
Chapter XV
The Discovery of Oz, the Terrible
The four travelers walked up to the great gate of Emerald City and rang
the bell. After ringing several times, it was opened by the same
Guardian of the Gates they had met before.
What! are you back again? he asked, in surprise.
Do you not see us? answered the Scarecrow.
But I thought you had gone to visit the Wicked Witch of the West.
We did visit her, said the Scarecrow.
And she let you go again? asked the man, in wonder.
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