It's a dreadful condition, I know, and they must each have two stumbling legs instead of a strong, beautiful fish tail, but it is the fate of earth dwellers, and they cannot escape it." "In my case, your Majesty, make it ONE leg," suggested Cap'n Bill.
"Ah yes, I remember.

One leg and a wooden stick to keep it company.
I issue this order, dear friends, not because I am not fond of your society, but to keep you from getting into more trouble in a country where all is strange and unnatural to you.

Am I right, or do you think I am wrong ?" "You're quite correct, sir," said Cap'n Bill, nodding his head in approval.
"Well, I'm ready to go home," said Trot.

"But in spite of Zog, I've enjoyed my visit, and I shall always love the mermaids for being so good to me." That speech pleased Aquareine and Clia, who smiled upon the child and kissed her affectionately.
"We shall escort you home at once," announced the Queen.
"But before you go," said King Anko, "I will give you a rare treat.
It is one you will remember as long as you live.

You shall see every inch of the mightiest sea serpent in the world, all at one time!" As he spoke, the purple and gold cloth was lifted by unseen hands and disappeared from view.