But he raised his head and looked Ozma in the face, saying: "I am sorry I have acted wrongly and broken your Law.

I did it to save Unc Nunkie, and thought I would not be found out.

But I am guilty of this act and whatever punishment you think I deserve I will suffer willingly." Ozma smiled more brightly, then, and nodded graciously.
"You are forgiven," she said.

"For, although you have committed a serious fault, you are now penitent and I think you have been punished enough.

Soldier, release Ojo the Lucky and--" "I beg your pardon; I'm Ojo the Unlucky," said the boy.
"At this moment you are lucky," said she.